Briana Kreamer

Hi, I am Briana Kreamer, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I do most of my work with teens and young adults who are struggling with depressive symptoms, anxiety, trauma, substance use, life transitions, life satisfaction, work and relational stress, and other similar problems and concerns. I do not believe therapy is one size fits all and will approach each client openly and with empathy to help find the best way to help the client meet their goals.

My approach

I pull from different types of therapy but am completely client-centered, each individual is different and needs an approach to therapy that fits them. I use techniques from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

My focus

I am comfortable meeting with all types of clients, with a focus on depression, anxiety, life stressors, life transitions, and interpersonal concerns. I have worked with a variety of clients with different diagnoses, most frequently depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance misuse. With adolescents, I have worked with clients with all the above including school avoidance, social anxiety, and autism.

My communication style

I am open and honest, and I am non-confrontational but will hold clients accountable. I am empathetic and supportive and find it best to allow clients a supportive environment that makes them feel comfortable and able to open up. I will use humor when appropriate and am willing to challenge clients in effective and beneficial ways.