Briana Lyon
LCSW
New York
Compassionate, goal-focused support for life transitions
Continue with BrianaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 103084; LCSW, Virginia / 0904020892
- NPI
- 1548833858
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Collaborative approach
- Goal oriented
- Practical skills
About Briana
Briana Lyon is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She has six years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, parenting worries, and self-esteem concerns. Briana meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life.
She uses a collaborative, person-centered style that asks questions and listens closely. Conversations are aimed at helping people notice what matters to them, try small changes, and build on what works. Motivational Interviewing is one tool she draws on to help people find their own reasons for change.
Briana blends approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to address thinking patterns and daily habits. Attachment-Based ideas guide work on connection and trust in relationships. Sessions typically involve mapping problems, setting clear goals, and practicing new skills between meetings.
Her work covers a wide range of life transitions and challenges, including communication problems, divorce and separation, addiction concerns, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and workplace issues. She also supports people dealing with self-harm thoughts, seasonal affective disorder, and questions around purpose and forgiveness.
Briana speaks English and holds LCSW credentials in New York and Virginia. Information about scheduling and fees is handled through the platform’s subscription system, which can be canceled at any time. To start, a brief matching questionnaire helps pair someone with a therapist and schedule sessions based on availability.
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How these approaches shape online therapy
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and find motivation that fits their life. It uses open questions and reflective listening so a person can weigh options and choose next steps that feel meaningful.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress in daily life.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships and early connections shape expectations and emotional patterns. It can help someone understand trust, improve communication, and change how they relate to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides whether to emphasize motivational techniques, CBT tools, attachment work, or a mix of methods.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. Phone sessions can reduce computer demands, while video can support face-to-face conversation; discuss which works best when you book. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Communication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
6+ years
Listed in
New York, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Briana works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and self-esteem struggles. Her practice also addresses issues like addiction, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and questions of life purpose.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on listening, clear goals, and practical steps. Sessions emphasize small, achievable changes and regular check-ins on progress.
What is Briana's professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of life transitions and mental health concerns. Her approach combines several evidence-informed methods to suit individual needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in New York, with licensure documented for New York and Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are available.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription system that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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