Brianna Sheridan

LPCC

California

Practical, strengths-focused counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LPCC

License

LPCC, California / 11304

NPI

1457851289

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Strengths-based approach
   • Motivational support
   • Practical strategies

   About Brianna

   Brianna Sheridan is a licensed professional clinical counselor with seven years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She aims to meet people where they are and build on their existing strengths. Brianna frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients who are facing career uncertainty, motivation challenges, or grief.

   Her approach centers on listening and asking questions that help people find their own answers. She uses motivational interviewing to support change and commitment, and blends that with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions focus on small steps that fit into a person’s daily life.

   Brianna emphasizes clear, direct conversation. She helps people identify what matters to them, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new behaviors in manageable ways. She also addresses issues such as parenting stress, caregiver strain, impulsivity, and mood-related problems.

   She brings an interest in multicultural concerns, immigration-related stress, and the effects of trauma and disaster on everyday functioning. Clients can expect a steady, respectful tone that honors their perspective while offering concrete tools. Brianna describes herself as someone who values courage and practical progress.

   Her practice is based in California and she provides therapy in English. Prospective clients are invited to start by completing the site’s short matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged based on therapist availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation in manageable steps. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding toward goals that matter to the person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches how to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and offers practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than promising a single fixed path.
   
   Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring concrete problems to a session for immediate discussion. Licensed professionals aim to match approach and scheduling to each person’s situation so therapy fits into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   7+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Brianna focus on?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, depression, ADHD, and related life changes.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using listening and questions to help people find their own solutions and make small, workable changes.

   What experience does she bring to therapy?

   She has seven years of professional work experience supporting clients with motivation, mood concerns, and coping after difficult events.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds the LPCC credential as a California licensed professional clinical counselor and practices out of California.

   Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   What session formats does she offer?

   Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options.

   How are fees and payments handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability.

6. 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

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