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Briana Henry

Briana Henry

LMFT California

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Practical short-term therapy for clear goals

  • Goal oriented
  • Skills focused
  • Telehealth sessions

About Briana

Briana Henry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with more than 20 years in the mental health field. She offers focused, goal-oriented care aimed at people ready to tackle specific challenges. Her work is direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical tools to manage day-to-day problems.

She concentrates on stress and anxiety, mood concerns like depression and panic, and life transitions such as postpartum adjustment. Relationship strain, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and issues around self-esteem and career are also common topics in her work. Briana also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, isolation, money worries, and midlife questions.

Briana uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skills practice, and steps people can take between contacts. She aims to adapt style and pace to each person’s needs while keeping sessions practical.

Her practice is offered through telehealth and is oriented toward shorter-term work or targeted check-ins. She often works with people who prefer brief, actionable support or who are using an Employee Assistance Program. The focus is on tangible coping skills and realistic plans for change.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to Briana’s availability. The process is set up so clients can start with clear concerns and move toward measurable progress.

How Briana uses client-centered and skills-based approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and uses listening and reflection to help people make sense of their situation and choose next steps. It is useful when someone wants a supportive space to sort through feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then practices small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Briana will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest a mix of techniques that match those aims. The plan can change over time based on what is working and what isn’t.

Her practice has provided telehealth care for several years. The biography lists live chat and messaging sessions as the formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking if you prefer a different format. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people practice skills between contacts.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Briana commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and career-related stress, among other life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations and goal-focused work to build coping skills and short-term plans.

How much experience does she bring?

Briana has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has provided telehealth services for several years.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are used?

Her practice provides live chat and messaging sessions; confirm current session options before booking if you need a different format.

How do fees and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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