Brianna Musto, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brianna!

I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. My approach is practical and collaborative, helping clients build coping skills, improve communication, and feel more confident in their daily lives.

My focus

I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Together, we’ll build insight, improve communication, and create lasting change.

My approach

I create a supportive space where real change feels achievable and sustainable. My approach to therapy is grounded in collaboration, authenticity, and practical change. I work alongside clients to understand how their past experiences shape their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, direct, and grounded in authenticity. I balance empathy with honesty, making clients feel heard and validated while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into therapy is rooted in a desire to help people feel understood while creating real, lasting change in their lives. Along the way, I developed a strong interest in how past experiences shape present emotions, especially around anxiety, anger, and relationships.

My goals for you

I combine skill building, such as coping strategies, grounding, and communication tools, with exploration of underlying patterns, helping clients understand why they feel or react the way they do. Along the way, I regularly check in, adjust the plan as needed, and reinforce progress.

Our first session

Our first session is focused on getting to know each other. The first session feels welcoming, calm, and purposeful. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can share what's bringing them to therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Compassion Focused

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work from Arizona State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brianna Musto