Briana Barbour

Briana Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and brings five years of clinical experience to sessions. Briana aims to make first steps into therapy clear and manageable for people who feel overwhelmed.

She uses practical methods that help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include setting small goals, trying new coping skills, and tracking progress week to week. Briana draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and on Motivational Interviewing to build motivation for change.

People come to her for help with a wide range of concerns. These include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, substance use and relapse prevention, relationship and communication problems, body image and shame, and the strain of major transitions like separation or career change. She also supports first responders and veterans with related stress and trauma.

In sessions, Briana aims for clear, direct conversation and practical homework you can try between meetings. She encourages people to set goals that matter to them and to notice small wins. Therapy is treated as a collaborative process where the person’s priorities guide the work.

To begin, people are asked to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire so scheduling can match personal needs. Briana uses an approach that balances motivation, skill building, and steady progress to help people move forward.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing shape online care

Online work with this therapist draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people make change that fits daily life. CBT focuses on spotting and shifting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and trauma reactions. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what's most important to them and build internal motivation for steps like reducing substance use or starting a new routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they set aims, try techniques, and adjust plans if something is not working well.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Remote work can also allow people to use written notes or screen-sharing tools during skill practice. Licensed professionals tailor sessions so therapeutic work fits into everyday routines without adding extra strain.