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Briana Lyon

Therapist · New York

Briana LyonLCSW

Collaborative, person-centered care for life transitions

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  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Focus on communication
  • Support around pregnancy
  • Practical coping tools

About Briana

Briana Lyon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports those managing relationship concerns and parenting stress.

With six years of clinical experience, she draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals are set together and progress is paced to individual needs.

Briana often focuses on improving communication and building self-love. She helps people clarify life purpose and work through forgiveness after infidelity or separation. She also offers support around postpartum depression and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Addiction, self-harm, and workplace challenges are other areas she addresses. She is knowledgeable about concerns common to veterans and armed forces members and the particular pressures that can affect men and women.

Her style emphasizes practical tools alongside reflective listening. Techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness are balanced with attachment-based and client-centered methods. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to shift habits or substance use.

Briana works in New York and holds LCSW credentials. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged through the site matching and scheduling process.

Approaches that translate to online care

Briana uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small changes that can reduce anxiety or lift mood. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with communication and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Briana collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Confirm available session formats before booking, since options are set through the site and by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example, shorter check-ins can work during a lunch break, and audio-only calls can reduce bandwidth needs. Ask about scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements can suit your routine.

License and NPI

  • LCSW New York · No. 103084
  • LCSW Virginia · No. 0904020892

NPI1548833858

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New York, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Briana address?

She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus parenting concerns and postpartum depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining listening with practical tools so clients can set goals and move at their own pace.

What is her clinical background?

She has six years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has supported people through life transitions like divorce, addiction, and workplace stress.

Where is Briana based and what are her credentials?

She practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential, with licensure recorded as NY LCSW and VA LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with Briana?

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

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