About Brittany

Mental Wellness & Caregiver Coaching

I am frequently moved by the many stories of hope and unconditional love that family members are holding as they engage in supporting their loved ones. As a loved one myself of many family members with mental illness, I know personally how important it is to have support for myself, encouragement in the darkest moments, and accountability toward enhancing my own understanding and skills so that I can be the best supporter and advocate that I can be for my family, friends, and colleagues.


As a coach, I will partner with you to problem solve, explore new skills, and consider new ways of approaching your relationship with individuals living with mental illness, all while holding the truth that this journey is unlike any other, and it is best done with community and support.


I founded Be-Thrive with the goal of supporting individuals and building a community of people who, like me, are supporting others with extraordinary experiences, and are longing to connect with others who get it. In my time as a coach, I have led dozens of group workshops and met with over 100 individual family supporters caring for loved ones with mental illness.


Before transitioning to coaching, I held a 15 year career in human resources and organizational development. I am a certified trauma sensitive coach actively in training, pursuing my coaching credentials from the ICF and the NBHWC. I am also a daughter, granddaughter, mother, and friend to many individuals living with mental illness, including Anxiety, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Major Depressive Disorder.


I look forward to getting to know you and partnering with you on this journey.


My Most Recent Experience:

Lead Family Guide at Akin Mental Health: Guiding families through supporting loved ones living with mental health challenges via individual and group coaching, psychoeducation, and peer support.

VP Operations at Lofthouse Education Group: Overseeing operations, mission, vision and values initiatives,  leadership development, and tech optimization.

VP of People & OD at Ascend Behavior Partners: Orchestrating people strategy, organizational design, culture enhancement, and leadership development in a rapidly scaling startup environment growing from 20 to 150 employees during my tenure and 8x top line revenue.

Education and Certifications:

My educational background includes a BS in Organizational Leadership & Psychology and certificates in Strategic Human Resources Leadership & Women's Entrepreneurship from eCornell. 


I am a certified trauma sensitive coach actively in training, pursuing my coaching credentials from the International Coaching Federation and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches.

Getting to know me:


I was born and raised in Colorado, and love spending time in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with my husband, our five children, and our goofy mastiff mix.


My idea of a perfect day is a big cup of coffee, curled up with my loved ones reading a good book.


When I was younger, I thought I would grow up to become a teacher, though coach is not far off.



Testimonials


"Brittany has truly made an impact on the way I hope to lead others as I grow in my career. Thank you, Brittany!" ~K.H.


"Your coaching has helped me have a deeper understanding of my daughter's illness. It's also helped me react differently when I interact with her -- with more compassion and patience." ~ Mother of a Daughter with Schizophrenia


"Your coaching has been invaluable for our family." ~ Sister of Individual with Schizophrenia


"Brittany is an open and honest leader, collaborator and peer. She is kind, thoughtful and empathetic. Brittany has a high understanding of human behavior and the systems in a workplace that create a culture of growth and respect." ~M.P.