- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Communication skills
About Brianna
Brianna Gaines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction issues, grief, intimacy questions, parenting strains, anger, career stress, mood disorders, and other life changes. She also offers coaching around coping strategies and compassion fatigue.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and clear skills. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness tools to help people manage strong emotions and daily pressures. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and learning ways to respond differently to triggers rather than getting stuck in the same patterns.
Brianna keeps things relaxed and direct. She listens, reflects what she hears, and then helps clients try small experiments between sessions. That might mean practicing breathing or grounding skills, testing a new communication line with a co-worker, or writing down responses that lead to less regret after an argument.
She supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and building more self-love alongside concrete problem solving. For people dealing with anger, the conversations often include recognizing early signs, learning brief calming techniques, and finding clearer ways to speak up without escalating.
Before a first session she asks about current concerns and goals so early sessions can be focused. Prospective clients should confirm the current session formats when scheduling and follow the site directions to complete the intake questionnaire and book an initial appointment.
How Brianna uses ACT, CBT, and mindfulness online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful when anger or avoidance are getting in the way of relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and practicing different responses to reduce stress and reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief practices to calm the body and bring attention back to the present moment, which can reduce the intensity of anger spikes.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about your goals, what has or hasn't worked before, and the situations that trigger anger. From there the work can include skill practice, behavior experiments, or mindfulness exercises tailored to what you want to change.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit work into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and remove travel time. If you prefer phone check-ins, fewer camera demands, or focused skill practice between meetings, mention that when you complete the intake questionnaire and schedule the first session so you can choose the best arrangement.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues plus trauma, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and other life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are relaxed and client-centered with a focus on practical skills and real-life experiments between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and practices in Texas with licensure also noted in Oklahoma as TX LCSW and OK LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session from the available times.