Outdoor photo of Brittany Volpei, licensed therapist serving Franklin, TN and virtual clients in California.

Being human is hard—and somehow, we do it.

We keep going through complicated seasons, difficult relationships, unexpected changes, and experiences we may not always know how to make sense of. Sometimes we’re getting by, but not really thriving.

I’ve worked in mental health for nearly a decade because I believe more is possible. More freedom, more wholeness, more peace, and more connection to ourselves and the people around us.

I believe people are capable of change throughout their lives. We are not simply the sum of what has happened to us, and our past does not have to determine our future. Therapy can help us understand our experiences, develop new perspectives, clarify what matters, and begin responding to life in ways that feel more intentional.

I believe in hope—and in the possibility of meaningful change when we’re willing to understand ourselves and try something different. I’m honored to walk alongside people who are seeking more and are willing to show up honestly for that process.

“The brain is capable of change and growth throughout life. This is called neuroplasticity—and it means that past does not have to equal future.”
— Daniel J. Siegel, MD

My approach is warm, curious, and grounded. I’ll meet your vulnerability with gentleness and empathy while also helping you look honestly at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

My approach

I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all. My work draws from several complementary approaches, guided by your experiences, needs, and goals.

My work is informed by attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology, which emphasize the ways our relationships shape our emotional lives, our sense of safety, and our capacity for connection. This perspective helps me understand not only what you’re experiencing individually, but also how your relationships and environment may be influencing the way you feel, think, and respond.

I’m also rooted in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how early experiences, relationships, and patterns outside of our awareness can shape the way we think, feel, and relate today. Understanding these patterns can create greater self-compassion and more freedom to respond differently.

I’m trauma-informed and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR can help process distressing experiences and the beliefs that can become attached to them, allowing the past to feel less present and limiting.

Depending on your needs and goals, I may also incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support meaningful, lasting change.

Ultimately, I don’t believe therapy is about becoming someone completely different.

It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, changing what you can change, and becoming more free to live the life you actually want.

If you’re seeking more, I invite you to take the first step and start the conversation.

Brittany Volpei, LCSW

Credentials

Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker California License No. 99438
Tennessee License No. 8009

Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) Postpartum Support International

Education

Master of Science in Social Work, MSSW University of Louisville