Briana Barbour, LMHC

Briana Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) licensed in the state of Florida. The LMHC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling, MCAP reflects specialized training in addiction treatment at the master’s level, and NCC denotes national certification in counseling practice. With five years of clinical experience, she concentrates on supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.

Her work blends Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), creating a practical framework for identifying goals, examining unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and developing concrete strategies for change. She aims to offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges openly and build skills that fit their daily lives.

Briana emphasizes collaborative goal setting and incremental progress, helping clients move from insight to action. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and affirms that taking that first step is an act of courage. Her approach is focused on real-world tools and steady support to help clients navigate the next chapter of their lives.

Applying CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online

Briana Barbour draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT uses practical exercises and skill-building to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms by teaching ways to reframe thoughts and try new coping strategies.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that enhances a client’s internal motivation to change. This method is particularly useful for supporting addiction recovery and encouraging sustained commitment to treatment goals through empathetic listening and exploring personal values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Briana works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes collaboration, adjusting techniques as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals, including therapists like Briana, offers flexible ways to engage in care. Sessions can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transitions, and maintain continuity of care from diverse locations.