- Respectful and compassionate
- Goal focused
- English sessions
About Briana
Briana Dow is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in New York. She has four years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. Briana aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for conversations about what matters most to a client.
She works with people facing family conflict, parenting stress, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation. Briana also supports those coping with depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and substance-related concerns. Her background includes helping with sleep and eating problems, anger, bipolar-related difficulties, and ADHD challenges.
Her approach centers on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on clear steps and realistic goals. Briana listens for what is working and what needs to change, then adjusts the focus as progress unfolds.
Communication skills, forgiveness work, and rebuilding self-worth are among the specific areas she addresses. She also helps people who feel isolated or stuck find a way forward and reconnect with life purpose. The work moves at a pace set by the client and aims to strengthen coping for real-life moments.
All sessions are conducted in English. Briana does not work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Many people benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and teach practical skills. Brief problem-solving approaches emphasize identifying concrete steps to reduce stress and manage anxiety, helping clients test small changes and build confidence.Cognitive-oriented methods work on spotting habits of thought that make mood and relationships harder, then practicing alternative ways of thinking. Behavioral strategies include building routines for sleep, eating, and activity that support emotional stability and reduce overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a shared process that may shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and offer flexible scheduling around work or parenting demands. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and avoids the commute on a workday, helping therapy become a realistic part of everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Briana help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include parenting, communication problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Briana uses practical, down-to-earth conversations and tailors plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear steps and realistic goals rather than abstract theory.
What is her professional background?
She holds four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including family conflict, motivation, and coping with life changes.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New York as an LMFT and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.