Briana Lyon, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Briana

Briana Lyon is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in New York. She helps people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Briana writes plainly and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people juggling busy lives.

She draws on six years of clinical experience and uses methods that fit each person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and building steps they can use between meetings.

Background and approach

Conversations can include improving communication, exploring self-love, and finding direction after major life changes. Briana often supports people dealing with workplace issues, divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, postpartum depression, and seasonal mood changes. She also works with those affected by addiction, infidelity, or self-harm, and with people sorting through questions related to men’s issues and veteran and armed forces experiences.

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens first, then helps set practical goals. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral, attachment-based, mindfulness, and motivational approaches to tailor steps that fit each person's needs.

Clients typically leave sessions with clear next steps and doable strategies for daily life. Briana asks about goals and priorities early so sessions stay focused on what the person hopes to change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at how past connections affect current relationships and feelings. In sessions this often means mapping patterns in close relationships and trying new ways of relating that feel safer and more effective over time.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks down big problems into small, manageable steps to practice between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That collaboration lets the plan change if something isn’t working or life circumstances shift.

If you want online sessions, confirm the session format options before booking since the profile doesn’t list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue care through life transitions while focusing on the same goals and therapeutic methods you would use in person.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Briana help with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, self esteem, and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, addiction issues, postpartum concerns, and workplace difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions emphasize listening first, then choosing practical steps and tools that fit the client's life.

How much experience does she have?

Briana has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns tied to life transitions and relationships.

Which credentials and locations are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New York and Virginia. Her practice location is listed as New York.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: New York, Virginia
Languages: English

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