Briana Bankston
she/her
About
Briana
Hi, I'm Briana! I value the privilege to help others find opportunities to grow, and to provide support in making the changes people want to see in their lives. I have worked in the field for over a decade, using a combination of skill building and processing to help support my clients’ goals, help them find meaning, and learn ways to improve their day to day experiences.
I consider myself a broad-spectrum nerd, and much like my therapeutic style, I approach my wide range of interests with enthusiasm, passion, and curiosity. I spend most of my free time gaming, from hosting game nights in my community, playing TTRPG’s like Dungeons and Dragons in small groups, to solo online gaming and MMORPG’s. I take joy in everything from small and cozy to sweeping adventures, and I’m always excited to find new games to play and stories to invest in.
I identify as queer and my work is gender affirming, kink and ENM aware.
Briana
treats clients with
Bipolar
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
ADHD
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Anger
Cultural or Racial Identity
Substance Use
Relationship Difficulties
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Autism
Eating Disorders
Weight Management
Trauma and PTSD
Sleep or Insomnia
Grief and Loss
Physical Health
Sex/Intimacy
Life Transitions
Hoarding
Gender Identity
Childhood Challenges
Communities
Briana
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Women's Issues
Spirituality
Older Adults
Men's Issues
Approaches
Briana
can use
Narrative Therapy
Somatic Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Solution-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Smoking Cessation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Briana
education and experience
- BS in Psychology from Pacific University
- MA in Counseling Psychology from Adler University
- 6 years working in community mental health
- Licensed in Washington and California
Briana
license information