Therapist profile
Brianna Gaines, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Oklahoma / 21714; LCSW, Texas / 116818
- NPI1477264232
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness techniques
About Brianna
Brianna Gaines is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Oklahoma with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and anger among other concerns. Sessions address mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and practical problems like career stress and communication breakdowns.
Brianna uses a relaxed, client-centered style that focuses on strengths. She helps people name what is getting in the way and build everyday skills to respond differently. That can mean learning mindfulness tools to lower overwhelm or trying new ways to handle conflict at work or home.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and DBT skills alongside client-centered listening. Those tools are used to reduce unhelpful patterns, manage strong emotions, and improve how someone relates to themselves and others. She also brings motivational interviewing when people are working on substance use or habit change.
People meet practical goals such as clearer communication, fewer reactive moments, and better coping with life changes. Brianna offers resource suggestions between sessions when helpful. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change.
She provides services in English and is based in Texas. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they match their needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with chronic anger by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building valued patterns of behavior.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical steps to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new responses when stress or anger rises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides clear skills for managing intense emotion, improving distress tolerance, and practicing healthier communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness exercises over time rather than using one single model.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how she currently meets with clients. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins on hectic days. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these formats to match sessions to everyday schedules and practical needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and handling others' anger. Anger is listed among her focus areas alongside related concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is relaxed and client-centered with a focus on strengths and practical skills. Sessions are conversational and oriented toward what the client wants to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and Oklahoma and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on the client's region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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