Therapists in Brighton, MA

My apologies, practice is full! The universal human need and desire to seek and attain healthy relationships, joy, purpose, acceptance, peace, love, fearlessness (the list goes on...) is a journey that should not be traveled alone. As your therapist, I would like to offer you the ability to have a second set of footsteps traveling along with you as you explore, accept, challenge, change, heal and cope with the unexpected directions life has and will inevitably take you. I work as an individual and couples therapist with all populations and I presently focus my practice on adolescents and adults.

I offer 4-6 session CBT programs to fight anxiety around body image, relationships, trauma, social situations, self-esteem, work/school issues, chronic health issues, chronic depression, and trauma (sexual and physical abuse, accidents, natural disasters, wars). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which probes patterns and root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior.

Everyone needs support at some point. I strive to help people find strength during difficult times - to keep going, build supports, and focus on finding solutions. I can help identify ways to find more energy and appreciation in your life, and increase insight into sources of distress. Together we can work to identify your natural supports and improve on your strengths, as well as build coping skills and healthy ways to process difficult feelings.

I offer a collaborative and engaging therapy experience. My goal is to help you to re-author your story. After identifying the unhelpful narratives we tell ourselves, it is possible to become more confident and authentic. From a framework of mindfulness-based CBT and positive psychology, I will walk you through the process of honoring your truth and reaching your goals for therapy. Telehealth only. Message with inquiries. Limited availability on weekday afternoons.

If you need help with depression and anxiety, or are struggling to break or gain control over unhealthy patterns, unhappy relationships, or addiction, psychotherapy can be an effective treatment. I work hard to understand what makes you unique, how your personal history affects you now, and what qualities and strengths you can tap into to feel better. I typically will take an active approach with you, at times challenging negative or distorted thinking and at other times helping you face painful feelings. This is done with respect and genuine curiosity as we work together to help you enjoy your life.

Brianna has an extensive history supporting individuals anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD (including C-PTSD) and a variance of emotional and mental health challenges. Her services are intended to help individuals who are prepared to identify the work that begins with them. Brianna facilitates a non-judgmental space that encourages the individual to freely express their thoughts, feelings, and whatever else may be relevant to their personal experience.

Collaboratively, let's develop a conversation based on your concerns. Are you an individual or couple contemplating growth and change? My clinical practice includes developing strategies and nurturing resilience; a way to move out of enduring difficulties within the self or in relationships. I have training and clinical experience working with adopted people, birthparents, adoptive parents, and people contemplating alternate forms of reproduction or mourning the loss of fertility. I see many families that are transracially and internationally formed. When a couple's problems are intransigent, I am able to support the transtion toward the least confrontational way to take a break, separate or divorce.

Therapy is one of the most loving practices we can gift ourselves. It is brave and powerful to look inwards, meet parts of ourselves we’ve tucked away, and share our inner world. We all have parts of us that resist change, uncomfortable emotions, vulnerability, and owning our truths. And we also have parts of us that are yearning to speak up, to be free, and to feel confident in our ability to manage life’s many ebbs and flows. I join you in the process of growth and self-reflection with warmth, empowerment, and acceptance as we discover the most authentic versions of you.

I want to help clients connect past trauma and feelings of shame to problems they are currently facing today, whether this be substance abuse, mood issues, relationship problems or behaviors. I will teach clients a variety of skills to help cope with current symptoms and problems as well as help process underlying negative thoughts and traumas. I also do family work with clients that are using substances or are in early recovery to work on codependency issues within the family system.

A safe place to bring your whole self into the room.