Briana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings warmth, inclusivity, and clinical expertise to her work with individuals from all backgrounds. Practicing since 2017, she earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Carthage College and her master’s from Loyola University Chicago.
Briana is passionate about creating a safe, affirming space where clients feel empowered to explore their identities and experiences without judgment. Her trauma-informed, harm reduction approach prioritizes respect, autonomy, and compassion. She has a special commitment to serving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals, and her practice embraces people of all identities and lived experiences.
Briana specializes in working with neurodivergent clients—including those with ADHD and autism—as well as individuals navigating trauma, addiction, recovery, sexual assault, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. She tailors therapy to each person’s unique needs, helping them build coping strategies, understand themselves more fully, and reconnect with their inner strength.
Her relational, direct, and validating style fosters deep trust and healing. Clients often describe Briana as genuine, grounding, and insightful—someone who truly sees them and walks beside them on their healing journey.
Outside of therapy, Briana enjoys knitting, crocheting, yoga, mindfulness, sports, and time with her cats, family, and friends. These passions help her stay present and balanced in her clinical work.
Briana believes that everyone deserves a therapeutic space that honors who they are and supports who they are becoming. She’s honored to be part of that process for each client she serves.
