FOUNDER + CO-OWNER
SUPERVISOR + LEAD THERAPIST

THERAPY LOCATIONS: Duncanville, TX & Virtual, TX/VA

In grade school, I was the person friends found themselves opening up to—disclosing parts of their lives not everyone was privy to hear. I was told that I was a good listener. Back then, I thought listening was a given...something that all friends did. As I’ve grown in the art of counseling, I recognized that attentive listening is truly and often a prerequisite or catalyst for healing. It’s a gift and talent that I’ve been given. It’s my goal, to provide a safe space where you feel listened to—without interruption or judgement—unconditionally.

My experienced began as a counselor at the local YMCA. From there, my clinical experienced was gained in psychiatric facilities, the K12 school system and in church settings where I provided pre-marital therapy and education to couples looking to tie the knot.

Couples and family therapy, although challenging, are a passion of mine. Helping families mend and heal brings my life a sense of purpose. So does treating racial trauma. Whether through psychoeducation, group, or individual therapy, it’s time for us as a community to heal from the generational trauma we’ve carried for centuries, while coping with the trauma currently.

How I do engage in the type of work without getting drained? Well, I am married to my best friend, we have 4 gorgeous girls (yes, I am a #girldad! I thoroughly enjoy homeschooling them all and watching Disney & Netflix movies (over and over and over again on Friday nights)). And of course, actively engaging in our framework praying, talking, and seeing a therapist myself have all help me to remain in a healthy space.

Given the opportunity to work with you, your partner and/or your family in therapy, would be a legit privilege for me.

FOUNDER + CO-OWNER
CONSULTANT + EDUCATOR

Greetings! My name is Brittney Wardlaw—wife, mother, entrepreneur, consultant, trainer, foodie, and travel feen! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of The Relationship Clinic, a mental health clinic that me and best friend started back in 2018. A place that couples, families and individuals can come to focus on their personal growth in hopes to strengthen the relationships in their lives—whether with God, a spouse or partner, children, parents, a co-worker or friend. We also had a dream when we started the clinic to be able to be a part of building, restoring and healing interracially. And last year, I was able to step into that space and offer my expertise in training, consulting, advising and speaking on matters related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and bias.

Me, my husband and children have worked diligently to create a space where we are looking to prevent and repair when it comes to learning and growing about the differences amongst one another—specifically when it comes to the social construct of race. I am humbled to share that my years of education and training have made me especially adept and prepared for such a time as this. I received my Business degrees in International Business and Marketing, but then went on to earn my Juris Doctor degree shortly thereafter. While it was my intention to get in the courtroom when I finished, I ended up taking a position in higher education (thinking it to be temporary) but finding a niche in conflict resolution—specifically mediation and restorative justice. While building those programs, Title IX and gender equity issues rose to the surface within education, making me as the legally trained staff, the primary candidate to lead the charge in this area. As a result, opening up a whole world of equity, discrimination, harassment, and all other civil rights related issues. And there was no turning back!

I have spent the latter half of my career focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and teaching others about bias. But after spending years in higher education, I count it an honor to work alongside my bestie in destigmatizing mental health and encouraging healing from known and unknown racial trauma.

My life quote that inspires what I do… “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
Proverbs 31: 8-9

MFT Student Intern

Sometimes, things seem fine on the outside, but inside, you might be struggling. You could be dealing with relationship issues, family arguments, grief, big life changes, or feeling stuck in habits you can't break. Therapy gives you a space to slow down, understand what's happening, and find a clearer way forward.

My approach to therapy is relational, practical, and looks at the bigger picture. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, I help clients explore the patterns, relationships, experiences, and family dynamics that shape how they handle life today. Using Bowen Family Systems Theory and other proven methods, I support individuals, couples, and families in building self-awareness, improving relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and learning to respond thoughtfully to challenges.

I am especially interested in working with men who have learned to keep their struggles to themselves. Many people get used to carrying on with life, even when they are hurting, showing up at work, with family, in ministry, or with others, without really having a chance to process what they are going through. Therapy doesn't have to be about someone telling you what's wrong. Instead, it can help you understand yourself, your relationships, and the patterns that might be holding you back from where you want to be.

Since spirituality and faith are important to many people, I am also open to having clients put their faith into the therapeutic process. For people who don't wish to do so, therapy will still focus on your goals, values, and experiences. I think that effective therapy should respect the whole person.

No matter whether you are dealing with problems in your relationships, worries about your family, experiencing grief, under stress, having questions about your identity or your purpose, or going through a period of transition, it is not necessary for you to have all the answers before starting therapy. In some cases, the very first thing to do is to have an open and honest discussion about your present situation, what has happened, and where you would like to end up.

I want to create an environment in which you can speak without being judged, be challenged without being condemned, and receive support as you make meaningful and lasting changes