Lydia Brekke

Therapist in Training

Lydia (she/her) is a clinical social work intern who works with teenagers (13+) and adults. She believes everyone can benefit from therapy and that setting small goals can help individuals to grow in remarkable ways. Lydia uses a strength-oriented approach that helps you to utilize what you already have within you as your greatest asset. She works with clients to reflect, process, and move with intention towards feeling more grounded and confident.

Lydia utilizes a variety of therapeutic models including narrative therapies, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and grief. She supports each client with unconditional positive regard and abundant empathy, but also by considering the uniqueness in their healing journey and the importance of cultural humility.

Lydia acknowledges how relationships and environmental stressors deeply impact each client’s well-being and is passionate about collaborating on goals that will create momentum for change.

Lydia is completing her masters in social work at the University of Tennessee. Lydia is supervised by Elizabeth Kittleson MS. LMFT #3090 as well as licensed clinical social worker employed by her graduate program.

• Teens

• Young Adults

• Trauma

• Grief

• LGBTQIA+

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Identity Issues

• Life Transitions

• Older Adults

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