Brianna Cassel, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brianna!

I work with adolescents, families, and adults navigating divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding throughout my career.

My focus

I work with clients facing adjustment or relational issues as well as more intensive psychological concerns. I'm comfortable treating mood and anxiety disorders, identity issues, impulse control, substance use, and anger management.

My approach

I believe the most important part of therapy is establishing a trusting relationship where I can empower you to pursue your goals and overcome barriers. I'm client-centered and base tools on your strengths and personality, drawing from motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and humanistic approaches.

My communication style

My primary goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment where you feel validated and listened to. I hope to make therapy a space where you can let down your guard and evoke positive change.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started working with teens in residential care who had very little trust in adults or hope for a positive future. I loved building relationships and making an impact, which inspired me to pursue advanced training to deepen that work.

My goals for you

My primary approach to setting goals is through motivational interviewing. I listen to what brings you to therapy and help you find paths to alleviating pain and hardship through collaborative goal-setting.

Our first session

Expect a calm, no-judgment zone where we discuss what brings you to therapy and answer any questions about the process. We'll create a tentative plan to move forward together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Educators

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) in Counseling and Psychology from John F. Kennedy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brianna Cassel