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Briana Leizman

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

You may look like you have it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, ADHD, or a life transition that has made things feel harder than usual. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I work with children, adolescents, and adults who want to better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and make meaningful changes. I bring a warm, open-minded, and empowering approach to therapy and will meet you where you are without judgment.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should feel personal, collaborative, and relevant to your actual life. Rather than giving you a one-size-fits-all plan, I take time to understand your experiences, strengths, relationships, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, develop practical ways to manage difficult emotions and stress, strengthen your confidence and boundaries, and work through the challenges that are getting in the way of the life you want. My goal is for you to leave therapy with greater clarity, practical tools, and a stronger understanding of yourself.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance to slow down and talk openly about what brought you to therapy and what you would like to be different. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you need before we meet. I’ll listen to your story, ask thoughtful questions, and learn more about what you’re experiencing so we can identify where to begin and create a plan together. If you’re ready to take that first step, book a free consultation and we can talk about whether we might be a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at American International College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English