Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Briana Lyon, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 103084
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904020892
- NPI
- 1548833858
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Briana supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Briana
Briana Lyon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Virginia with six years of practice. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, parenting strain, and self-esteem issues. Her work covers a broad set of concerns, including communication problems, divorce and separation, addiction, and postpartum depression.
She uses straightforward, practical methods rather than jargon or long lectures. Sessions focus on identifying what is causing day-to-day strain and testing small changes that can make things easier. She helps clients rebuild routines, clarify priorities, and practice ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase understanding.
Briana draws on attachment-based perspectives to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions today. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies are used to shift unhelpful thoughts and increase present-moment coping skills.
Issues like infidelity, workplace stress, and questions of life purpose are addressed with practical steps, communication skills practice, and goal-focused work. For pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum concerns she blends problem-solving with emotional support and paced coping strategies.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Decisions about goals and techniques are made together, and progress is reviewed regularly to adjust the plan if needed.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions
Briana commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships shape reactions and patterns. That approach helps when mistrust, repeated conflict, or caregiving dynamics are part of the problem. Client-Centered Therapy is another main thread; it keeps the work focused on each person's immediate goals and lived priorities so sessions stay practical and relevant.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives concrete skills for daily situations. These approaches are described and tried collaboratively so the person and therapist can see what fits best.
Finding the right approach is part of the first weeks of work. The therapist will review goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching strategies to each client's needs and pace.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy routine, reducing commute time, and making it easier to check in during a workday or between appointments. Some formats can require less bandwidth or be shorter for quick check-ins, so ask which options are offered when you schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Additional areas include addiction, postpartum depression, workplace issues, and infidelity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and communication skills. She combines attachment perspectives with CBT and mindfulness to address thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood, relationship, and life-transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Virginia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. The questionnaire helps pair you with appropriate session times and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers