- Healthy Workplace Culture and Psychological Safety
- Trauma Recovery and Resilience
- Professional Ethics in Behavioral Health
- Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention
- Relational Cultural Therapy
- Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse
- Collective and Generational Trauma
- LGBTQ Affirmative and Inclusive Care
Brittany Garcia
Billings
Summary
Speaker, group practice founder and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in trauma-informed care and relational approaches to healing. An experienced presenter at state, national, and international conferences, Brittany delivers engaging and practical workshops on ethics, trauma recovery, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, creating healthy workspaces, and culturally responsive practice, helping professionals translate knowledge into effective, real-world application.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, Owner and Clinician
Restorative Connections Counseling, LLC
06.2021 - Current
- Established partnerships with local organizations for community outreach initiatives.
- Facilitated staff development by instructing on best practices in counseling methodologies.
- Provide strategic leadership, vision-setting, and operational oversight.
- Delivered comprehensive therapy services addressing complex trauma and promoting LGBTQ+ affirmative approaches within clinical caseload.
Clinician
Brighter Sky Counseling
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate client mental health needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, enhancing client coping skills and emotional resilience.
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for client growth.
- Participated in community outreach events
Licensed Professional Counselor
Center Counseling, LLC
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided individual and couples counseling sessions to clients, addressing diverse mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies and emotional resilience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients' mental health challenges.
- Delivered play therapy services to support emotional and psychological development.
Counselor in Training, Professional Counselor
Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Facilitated Teen Empowerment and Children’s therapeutic groups
- Provided individual therapy to clients seeking support. Delivered parent education sessions to enhance family dynamics. Facilitated play therapy to foster emotional expression and development.
- Worked to promote safety and healing among victims of power based violence.
- Implemented trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to facilitate emotional healing.
Licensed Professional Counselor
MK Place – Bannock Youth Foundation
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to teen clients with substance use concerns.
- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans to facilitate client progress and recovery.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on dbt, cbt, and art therapy to support relapse prevention efforts.
- Orchestrated care coordination efforts with probation officers and residential staff to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKID
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Facilitated virtual English language instruction for Chinese-speaking children.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods utilizing innovative digital tools to enhance language acquisition.
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Idaho State University Writing Center
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Facilitated writing tutoring sessions for international students to enhance English language proficiency.
- Provided individualized feedback on student essays to improve clarity and coherence.
Education
Master of Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2016
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Effective presentation skills
- Collaborative community engagement
- Strategic business development
- Creating wellness-focused workplaces
Interests
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – Montana #44266
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – Idaho #6886
- EMDR Trained with hours towards Certification.
- Trauma Focused CBT
Speaking Experience
- Bridging the Gaps Locally. Panelist. Yellowstone County Mental Health Alliance State Conference, Billings, MT. (2026)
- Trauma Informed Care at Restorative Connections Counseling. Presenter. Yellowstone Naturopathic Medicine, Billings, MT. (2026)
- Continuum of Care in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Co-facilitator for educational presentation on continuity of care and clinical practice considerations in mental health counseling. Idaho State University Counseling Department. 2018.
- Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Guest Lecturer. Idaho State University Counseling Department. 2018.
- Supervision Workshop. Panelist. University Immersion Program, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. Workshop taught by Kliest, D., Moody, S., and Frank, C. (2018)
- Informed Consent. Presenter. Ethics training presented for the Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association, Pocatello, ID. (2018)
- Wellness Interventions for Sexual Assault Survivors. Workshop Co-Facilitator. Idaho Counseling Association State Conference, Boise, ID. (2018)
- Religious LGBT Individuals at Risk for Suicide: Competent Counseling Practices. Poster Presentation. Idaho Counseling Association Conference, Boise, ID. January 2017. Presented at Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID. March 2017.
Leadership
- Secretary - Professional Counselors Association of Montana 2023-Present
- Board Member, Public Awareness Chair - Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association (2017-2020)
- Vice President - Chi Sigma Iota (2017-2018)
- Graduate School Senator, Rules Committee Member- Idaho State University (2016-2017)
- Media Coordinator, Star Status Coordinator, Secretary - National Society of Colligate Scholars (2011-2015)
- Senate Page (Intern) - Montana State Senate (2010)
Accomplishments
- Presented at state and international professional conferences.
- Developed and delivered continuing education trainings for mental health professionals.
- Presented to interdisciplinary audiences on trauma-informed and relational approaches to care.
- Created a supportive workplace culture focused on clinician development, retention, and wellness.
- Built and led a successful group practice while maintaining a commitment to clinical excellence and community impact.
- Contributed to the professional development of clinicians through supervision, consultation, training, and education.
Timeline
Founder, Owner and Clinician
Restorative Connections Counseling, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Clinician
Brighter Sky Counseling
09.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Professional Counselor
Center Counseling, LLC
10.2018 - 06.2021
Counselor in Training, Professional Counselor
Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho
08.2017 - 01.2020
English as a Second Language Teacher
VIPKID
11.2016 - 03.2017
Licensed Professional Counselor
MK Place – Bannock Youth Foundation
01.2016 - 05.2018
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Idaho State University Writing Center
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Idaho State University