Brittney Phelan - Psychologist in Wellington, FL

Introduction

Dr. Brittney Phelan is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist specializing in both psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention. Throughout her career, she has worked with children, adolescents, college students, athletes, veterans, and adults navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. Known for her warm, direct, and personalized approach, Dr. Phelan is committed to helping individuals gain clarity, insight, and practical strategies to improve their quality of life.

A significant focus of Dr. Phelan’s practice is comprehensive psychological evaluation and diagnostic assessment. She conducts evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, gifted testing, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma-related conditions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and other mental health concerns. Through evidence-based assessment and careful diagnostic clarification, she helps clients better understand their strengths, challenges, and treatment needs while providing meaningful recommendations for home, school, work, and clinical settings.

In addition to her assessment work, Dr. Phelan has extensive experience providing therapy for individuals struggling with trauma, pre/post natal concerns, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation difficulties. Her clinical style combines empathy, collaboration, and practical problem-solving to help clients create lasting and meaningful change.

Raised in South Florida, Dr. Brittney brings a warm, grounded approach to her work, shaped by her strong connection to her community and passion for helping others. In addition to her doctoral training, she holds a master’s degree in sports psychology with specialized expertise in performance, exercise, and navigating transitions. This background allows her to effectively support athletes, professionals, and high-achieving individuals facing burnout, identity shifts, or performance-related challenges. Dr. Phelan believes mental and physical health are deeply interconnected and strives to help clients build resilience, self-awareness, and balance through comprehensive psychological evaluations and individualized therapy.

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2000 Northwest 150th Avenue, Suites 2109 & 2110, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
12008 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 210 & 211, Wellington, FL 33414
800 East Broward Blvd, Suite 310, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
420 S State Road 7, Suite 108, Wellington, FL 33414
2929 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Suite 205, Coral Springs, FL 33065
2000 Northwest 150th Avenue, Suite 2109 and 2110, Davie, Florida 33328
5400 S University Dr, Unit 308, Davie, FL 33328

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Service Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Image
Eating Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

Education

PsyD Nova Southeastern University

Licenses

Licensed Psychologist

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trauma Focused

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Curative
Multiplan
NOMI Health
Optum- United Healthcare, UMR, Oscar, Avmed
Seminole Tribe

Don’t see it listed? We accept most major insurances

Location

In office in Wellington

Virtually throughout Florida

Contact

info@caringtherapists.com

In our first few sessions together, you can expect a supportive, yet goal directed and focused space where we’ll collaborate to clarify what you want to get out of therapy. Using a blend of Solution-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I’ll help you identify your strengths, build on what’s already working, and introduce practical tools to manage difficult emotions or unhelpful patterns. Whether you’re navigating trauma, an eating disorder, burnout, or a major life transition, I take an empathetic yet direct approach—balancing emotional validation with actionable steps. My background in sports psychology and passion for holistic wellness also means we may explore the connection between your mental and physical well-being, especially if performance, identity, or lifestyle shifts are part of your journey. My goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered from the very beginning.

What sets me apart from other psychologists is my direct, no-nonsense approach. I don’t believe in sugarcoating or dancing around the real issues—we’ll get to the root of what’s going on, not just cover it up with short-term solutions. My goal isn’t to put a bandaid on a bullet hole; it’s to help you truly understand what's driving your struggles and to build lasting change from the inside out. While I bring empathy and warmth to the work, I also believe that real growth requires honesty, clarity, and a willingness to confront what’s not working. If you're ready to dig deep and do the work, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

What inspired me to become a psychologist was a deep desire to support people in a way that feels real, honest, and genuinely transformative. I’ve always been drawn to understanding what’s beneath the surface—because too often, we stay in the shallow end when what we really need is a deeper, more meaningful connection. I wanted to create a space where people feel truly seen and heard, where we don’t avoid the hard stuff but face it head-on. My passion lies in helping others find clarity and strength by being direct, grounded, and solution-focused—because real healing comes from understanding, not avoidance.