Dr. Cressada Glean-Brillant

Helping Women Heal, Love Themselves, and Cultivate a Life of Peaceful Productivity

Dr. Cressada Glean-Brillant is a highly sought-after psychotherapist, speaker, lecturer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in mental health. As a licensed mental health counselor, she specializes in working with professional Black women, particularly those of Caribbean descent, guiding them through the complexities of anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, and life transitions.

With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, Dr. Glean-Brillant creates a safe space for women to explore their experiences, redefine their narratives, and implement sustainable strategies for healing and self-love.

Her extensive background spans individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as educational and corporate workshops. She has worked in schools, clinics, and private practice settings in both urban and suburban communities, providing transformative mental health care that is both accessible and culturally competent.

Beyond therapy, Dr. Glean-Brillant is a published researcher, an adjunct professor, and a dynamic speaker who engages diverse audiences on topics related to mental wellness, stress management, and self-care. She is also the creator of Pocket of Peace, an innovative anxiety kit designed to provide an on-the-go solution for stress relief and emotional regulation.

Certifications & Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Psychology
  • New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens Certified
  • New York State Certified Public-School Teacher (Pre-K-6th grade)
  • Postpartum Support International Two-Day Certificate Training
  • 12-Hour Postgraduate Postpartum Depression Certificate

Signature Offerings

✅ Therapy Services – Individual, couples, and group therapy sessions tailored for Black professional women navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.
✅ Workshops & Speaking Engagements – Corporate, educational, and wellness-based workshops covering mental health, self-care, and productivity strategies.
✅ Pocket of Peace – A luxury anxiety relief kit designed to help users ground themselves and manage stress effectively.
✅ Postpartum Support – Virtual community groups and personalized guidance for postpartum women seeking emotional and psychological support.

Dr. Cressada's Philosophy

She believes in peaceful productivity—the idea that success should not come at the expense of one’s well-being. Her work empowers women to break cycles of burnout, embrace rest as a necessity (not a luxury), and create balance in their personal and professional lives.

Connect with Dr. Cressada

🌐Website:DrCGBrillant.com📩

Email:drcgbrillant@gmail.com

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