Dr. Briana Gaines

Briana Gaines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. With a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy, she has practiced as an outpatient therapist and clinical case manager where she worked with underserved and underrepresented populations. Dr. Gaines is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), and also works as a Clinical Assistant Professor.

As a counselor, I work from an integrative perspective with a solid foundation in humanism. I believe that clients should be met with empathy and unconditional positive regard and that when client and counselor have a positive therapeutic relationship, filled with acceptance and genuineness, therapy can be extremely effective.

In session, I utilize active listening skills, validation, and understanding to better understand clients' worldviews while also helping them to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.