Meet our staff!

Dr. Burnett-Brown is the founder and CEO of Briarpatch Solutions LLC and her training institute Briarpatch Institute of Marriage and Family Thjerapy. Dr. Burnett-Brown holds a Ph.D. in psychology, earned with a focus on systemic and institutional racism. Dr. Burnett-Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has 20 years as a public secondary school teacher as well as 10 years in post-secondary and graduate-level education. Dr. Burnett-Brown is a Desert Storm veteran who began her career as a therapist working with enlisted Navy and Marine patients at a military hospital.

Dr. Burnett-Brown chose marriage and family therapy as opposed to clinical psychology as she recognizes the impact of societal and family systems on mental health. 

Other areas of specialty: 

Dr. Burnett-Brown is a diversity and social justice educator as well as a certified autism spectrum disorder clinical specialist.

Dr. Burnett-Brown is currently offering supervision to MFT interns and graduates. 

"We do not see clients, we provide compassionate mental health care to our patients." Dr. BB 

D'Angela Mark is a dedicated master’s level Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. Currently, she is passionately committed to advancing her career by pursuing post-graduate clinical hours under the supervision of Dr. Burnett-Brown. 

D'Angela's therapeutic approach is rooted in the profound impact of family systems on our lives. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, she consistently views each person's journey through the lens of their unique family dynamics. She firmly believes that our roots play a pivotal role in shaping the branches of our lives, and it is within these intricate connections that the transformative magic of therapy unfolds.

With a compassionate and holistic approach, D'Angela Mark is dedicated to guiding her patients toward understanding their past and present to build a brighter future. She is here to support you on your journey towards healing, growth, and deeper connections within your relationships and family dynamics.