At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH24772
- NPI
- 1316659097
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational collaboration
- CBT tools
- Addiction support
About Briana
Briana Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. She focuses on practical steps people can take to manage hard moments and move through life changes. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who want clear, usable tools and supportive conversation.
Briana blends Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide sessions. She listens for what matters most to each person, then helps set small, achievable goals. Conversations often include examining unhelpful thoughts and trying different actions to see what works in daily life.
Clients can expect straightforward talk, goal-setting, and skill practice. Briana supports progress at a pace that fits each person’s needs. She pays attention to how past experiences affect present choices and coping styles.
Her focus areas include addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, panic and post-traumatic stress, first responder and veteran-related issues, and challenges such as loneliness, body image, and communication problems. She also addresses co-occurring concerns like guilt, shame, and grief around separation or divorce.
With five years of experience, Briana draws on practical methods rather than long theoretical explanations. She aims to help people leave sessions with a concrete next step. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule with her.
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Working with Motivational Interviewing and CBT Online
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It uses gentle questions and reflection to strengthen motivation and commitment to concrete goals. This method is often useful for addiction recovery and making lifestyle changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions typically identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT often includes simple exercises to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out what fits based on goals, preferences, and what feels most effective. That collaboration means plans may shift over time as progress and priorities become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt Motivational Interviewing and CBT techniques to remote sessions so people can practice skills in real-life routines. -
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Briana commonly address?
She works with people managing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, post-traumatic stress, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set goals and try new behaviors. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
Briana has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. She combines that experience with goal-oriented methods in sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida. No other credential or licensing details are provided here.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers