Profile / United States
Brianna Gaines, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness work
- Skills focused
About Brianna
Brianna Gaines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Oklahoma with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and concerns around self-esteem and addiction. She also supports clients coping with grief, parenting challenges, anger, career changes, bipolar and depression, and ADHD.
Brianna uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She listens to what is most pressing, then suggests practical steps to try between meetings. Sessions often include skills practice and checking what worked or didn’t work for the person.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That means conversations about how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, plus simple exercises to notice patterns and try different responses. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation or strong reactions are present.
Brianna aims to help people break down big problems into manageable steps. She offers coaching-style guidance when clients want concrete plans for change. Short skill-building homework is common so progress continues between sessions.
Sessions are focused on clear goals and practical tools. People can expect a relaxed, direct style with an emphasis on skills they can use right away. The emphasis is on learning how to handle difficult moments and make steady changes over time.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Methods Work Online
Online sessions with Brianna draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered approaches. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short experiments and practice to change unhelpful patterns. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to values-based actions so people can move forward despite difficult feelings. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can set their own goals and pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Brianna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing results, and adjusting the plan together as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to see what she offers. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, avoiding travel time, or using a lower-bandwidth option when video is difficult. The focus online is the same as in person: practical skills, clear goals, and regular review of what helps most.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Brianna works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addiction, grief, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar, depression, ADHD and related problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes. Sessions often include practical exercises and brief homework to try new responses between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has three years of clinical experience working with individuals facing a range of life challenges and transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Oklahoma and practices from Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the available formats. The sign-up process will list the actual session types offered at the time you register.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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