Briana Barbour , LMHC

Briana Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She communicates in plain terms and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Her approach is steady and goal-oriented, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

With five years of clinical experience, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide sessions. That means clients look at unhelpful thoughts and habits, set clear goals, and try small changes that add up over time. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Briana also works with people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, grief around divorce or separation, and co-occurring substance use problems. She supports those handling panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and the stress that can come from first responder or veteran-related experiences. The focus is on coping skills, communication strategies, and rebuilding routines.

She practices in Florida and conducts work in English. Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer-term work depending on the issue. Briana emphasizes straightforward tools clients can use between sessions to measure progress and build confidence.

Starting therapy with her begins with a brief intake and a shared plan for goals. She aims to make the process understandable, with clear next steps and regular check-ins on what is working.

Practical approaches for online care

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and strengthens personal motivation. It is useful when someone feels stuck with habits like substance use or wants clearer direction for a life change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and for building skills to cope with stressful situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Clients often review progress and adjust strategies as goals evolve, so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are handy for frequent, brief support and for tracking small steps between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue consistent care without long travel.