About Us
Bright Flame Counseling, PLLC was founded with the belief that healing happens best in spaces where people feel respected, supported, and understood. Our practice is built on a commitment to compassionate care, thoughtful exploration, and helping clients create meaningful change in their lives.
We work with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. This may include experiences such as anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and the many complexities that come with being human, with care that is responsive to each person’s unique experiences and needs.
Origin Story
Bright Flame Counseling, PLLC was founded by two clinicians who met while working in the correctional system and discovered a shared commitment to healing, accountability, and human dignity.
Through that work, both founders witnessed how complex life experiences, trauma, and systemic challenges can shape a person’s story. Although they come from different professional paths and personal backgrounds, each brings a deep understanding of how these experiences influence mental health, resilience, and the process of change.
Bright Flame Counseling, PLLC was created from a place of lived experience, identity, and intention. As a queer-identifying, women-owned practice co-founded by a Black woman, we are committed to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming care.
Our practice is grounded in the belief that people are capable of making meaning of their experiences, reclaiming their voice, and building lives that feel more intentional and authentic. We strive to create a therapeutic space that honors diverse identities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and those from historically marginalized communities, while supporting meaningful work toward healing, growth, and empowerment.
Our Philosophy
We believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, respectful, and grounded in evidence-based care. Our clinicians work alongside clients to explore patterns, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges.
Our work is guided by the belief that people are capable of resilience, growth, and reclaiming their voice. Therapy at Bright Flame Counseling, PLLC is not about judgment or quick fixes, it is about thoughtful reflection, meaningful insight, and sustainable change.
An Inclusive and Affirming Practice
Bright Flame Counseling, PLLC is committed to providing therapy that honors the diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives of every client.
Our practice is grounded in:
• LGBTQIA+ affirming and gender-affirming care
• Culturally responsive and anti-racist practice
• Trauma-informed approaches
• Neurodiversity-affirming support
• Recognition of systemic and generational trauma
• Client autonomy and empowerment
We strive to create a space where people feel safe bringing their full selves into the therapeutic process.
