Welcome!
At New Hope Therapy the primary goals are relief and empowerment. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) you will be assisted in developing strategies to overcome challenges and will be provided support in developing effective tools to create healthy sustainable change.
I offer in person services and also a secure and HIPAA compliant video service through Simple Practice that allows us to meet through a computer, tablet, or phone. While this medium is imperative through the pandemic, it also offers the convenience of being able to do therapy at home, at a park, or even on your lunch break at work. It also allows me to be along with you while you challenge anxiety in real-life scenarios.
Mental Health Care Matters
44.8%
of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2019
65.5%
of U.S. adults with serious mental illness received treatment in 2019
50.6%
of U.S. youth aged 6-17 with a mental health disorder received treatment in 2016
11 years
is the average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment
National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2021, March). Mental Health by the Numbers.
Retrieved July 26, 2021, from https://www.nami.org/mhstats
Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.
-Mariska Hargitay
65.5%
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20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. 5.2% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness in 2019 (13.1 million people). This represents 1 in 20 adults.
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1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
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1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
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1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
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50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34
Meet Brittney McBride
I am a McKendree University graduate with a masters in Professional Counseling. My clinical work began with adolescents in an inpatient setting. Those served struggled with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I then continued my work at a community mental health center working with individuals diagnosed with severe and chronic mental illness including schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder and other related conditions. I have practiced as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in private practice for seven years. I currently treat anxiety, depression, grief, marriage issues, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders. I assist adolescents, teenagers, adults, and families to restore balance in their lives. I support my clients in working through many areas of struggle including issues academically, socially, athletically, and interpersonally.
My Specialization
I have specialty training and experience with treating both mental health disorders and substance use disorders. My aim is to promote mental and emotional stability in youth and adults by developing their sense of self and coping strategies.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (August 15, 2018) Comorbidity: Substance Use and Other Mental Disorders. Retrieved July 26th, 2021, from, https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/infographics/comorbidity-substance-use-other-mental-disorders
National Institutes of Health.gov. Prevalence of Any Anxiety Disorder Among Adolescents. Retrieved Aug 29th, 2023, from: www.nimh.nih.gov
American College of Sports Medicine.(Aug. 9, 2021). American College of Sports Medicine Statement on Mental health Challenges
for Athletes.Retrieved Aug 29th, 2023, from:www.acsm.org
31.9%
of adolescents had anxiety disorders and of that group roughly 8.3% had severe impairment
30% women/25%men
who are student-athletes report having anxiety, and only 10% of all college athletes with known mental health conditions seek care from a mental health professional.
Among the 42.1 million
adults with mental illness, 18.2% also had substance use disorders.
“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.”