Brent Pritchard

Brent Pritchard, LICSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the fallout of past trauma. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. Conversations are down-to-earth and paced to meet the client where they are.

In sessions he uses mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioral and client-centered approaches. That mix is used to notice unhelpful patterns, practice new responses, and reduce the hold of painful thoughts and feelings. He pays close attention to attachment wounds and relationship patterns that often show up in daily life.

Brent has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington. He supports people working through issues such as chronic pain or illness, body image struggles, substance use concerns, fertility and fatherhood-related stress, and communication breakdowns. He also addresses problems tied to guilt, shame, impulsivity, and isolation.

Therapy sessions with him are collaborative. He listens first, then offers strategies that fit a person’s goals and routine. Progress is built in small, usable steps so people can try things between meetings.

Sessions are conducted in English and he does not work with international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Brent uses mindfulness-based work to help people become more aware of their moment-to-moment thoughts and feelings, and to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practice can help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. That approach is useful for depression, avoidance, and long-term behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationship patterns influence current interactions, helping people trace connection and trust issues back to their roots and try new relational habits.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Brent works collaboratively to test what helps, adjust techniques, and combine methods that fit a person's goals and daily life. He will check in about what feels useful and change course when needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter touchpoint is needed. Some people prefer sessions that use video to observe nonverbal cues, while others choose audio-only meetings for a quieter, low-bandwidth option. Discussing scheduling needs and preferred session rhythm helps shape therapy to fit everyday life.