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Briana Lyon, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Briana

Briana Lyon is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings six years of experience helping people through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns.

Background and approach

Briana focuses on building steady, practical steps clients can use between sessions. Briana uses several evidence-informed methods to guide work in therapy.

She blends Internal Family Systems ideas with attachment-focused thinking and client-centered listening. This mix helps people understand their inner parts, notice patterns in close relationships, and make choices that fit their values.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Briana emphasizes clear communication and real skills for everyday situations.

She helps people work on self-esteem, find life purpose, repair communication problems, and manage workplace or parenting stress. She also supports people facing major life transitions such as divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth challenges, postpartum depression, and seasonal mood shifts.

Briana has experience with substance use issues, infidelity, self-harm, and forgiveness work, and she addresses men's issues and concerns related to military service when they arise. In sessions, Briana aims to create a respectful space where clients feel heard and can try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

She encourages practical homework and small experiments that build confidence over time. Clients should expect a collaborative approach that prioritizes clear goals and steady progress.

People interested in working together are invited to see if her style matches their needs before scheduling a first session.

How Briana’s approaches translate to online work

Internal Family Systems helps people get to know their inner parts and understand how those parts affect behavior and mood. It can be useful for anxiety, self-criticism, or repeating relationship patterns because it encourages gentle curiosity about inner reactions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It focuses on helping people notice what they need in relationships and practice new ways of asking for support or setting boundaries.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and pace. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's goals, which can make it easier to work through issues like self-esteem, life purpose, or depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Briana collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they try different tools and adjust the plan based on what helps most in everyday life.

Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and written exercises between meetings to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Briana help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include addiction, infidelity, workplace problems, and life transitions such as divorce and pregnancy-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, with an emphasis on clear communication and practical steps. Sessions often combine listening with skill-building to help people make changes outside of therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Briana has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes work with mood concerns, relationship issues, addiction, and perinatal mood changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licenses in New York and Virginia. Her listed practice location is New York.
Can people meet with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person appointments are offered.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Briana?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New York, Virginia

Languages

English