The practice of licensed professionals in the field of counseling is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.  Any concerns, questions, or complaints, which include any ethical or legal violation, may be directed to the SC Board of Examiners at 803-896-4658.  I uphold and follow the ethical codes of the American Counseling Association and National Association Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.

Professional Qualifications

Brittney Burke earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2020.  Brittney completed additional coursework to complete graduate certificates in counseling contemporary theory in mental health services and contemporary theory in counseling addictive behaviors while at Capella.  Brittney is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor Candidate (License Number 8347), Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor- In Progress, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and National Certified Counselor.  Brittney’s specialization is working with adolescents and with co-occurring disorders with addiction and mental health.  Brittney has completed DBT training and will be certified in DBT.  Brittney has had over 15 years working in the pharmacy and has she has taught pharmacy classes.  Brittney has also taught coursework in the counseling field including; psychopharmacology and diagnosis, and career counseling

Counseling Experience and Background

Brittney has spent time working with substance abuse clients prior to her time at Outside of the Box Therapy.  She completed her internship with Outside of the Box Therapy and has continued with the practice since then.  Brittney has worked with many individuals from all scopes of diagnoses and age ranges.  Brittney works with many clients involved with DSS and adolescents.  She works with providing DBT therapy to individuals if they meet the criteria for this particular theory.  She also works from an Adlerian perspective for many clients with past trauma.

Diagnosis

As a counselor, we will have to determine a diagnosis due to billing insurance for the services rendered.  Some diagnoses may not be covered by insurance and the reimbursement for therapy.  We will try to provide an accurate diagnosis in the beginning, by utilizing assessment tools and information gained from intake, but be aware a diagnosis may change during your counseling process, and will be reviewed with goals possibly changing or more information is gained.

Confidentiality

Client’s clinical record is maintained confidential unless the client chooses to sign a release of information and then that will be discussed with the client as to who to release the information to and what information they want released.  There are times that the therapist may need to break confidentiality in the event a disclosure of harm to self or others, someone is putting the client or anyone else in danger, any illegal behaviors, or if subpoenaed to court.