- Sleep difficulties
- Panic and PTSD
- Guilt and shame
About Brianna
Brianna Parsons is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in West Virginia and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 10 years of experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, and related concerns such as panic and social anxiety.
She helps people who are feeling stuck by talking through the problems they face now. Sessions often focus on practical steps to manage stress, reduce panic symptoms, and improve sleep. She also addresses communication problems and the specific burden of guilt and shame that can follow relationships, faith, or past choices.
Brianna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and clarify patterns that keep problems going. She works collaboratively with clients to try different strategies and see what fits. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what someone can do between meetings to feel more steady.
Her work includes supporting people with post-traumatic stress and veterans' concerns, and helping those who want to stop or reduce smoking or vaping. She pays attention to how past events affect current thinking and behavior, and she helps people practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
People meet her expecting clear steps, regular check-ins on progress, and an emphasis on small, manageable changes. She offers services based in West Virginia and holds the listed state credentials for practice in each state noted above.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques break down problems into steps people can practice. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and self-criticism. Skills-based behavioral methods focus on small, repeatable actions such as sleep routines, grounding exercises for panic, and gradual exposure to social situations.Trauma-focused strategies help people process upsetting memories at a manageable pace and reduce their hold on daily life. These approaches aim to lessen avoidance and teach techniques for regulating strong emotions when they arise.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try specific methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to see which tools fit a person's needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, use shorter check-ins when needed, and attend from different locations when that helps with scheduling. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to remote formats while focusing on everyday improvements and practical skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, and related issues such as panic, social anxiety, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach treatment?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style, focusing on practical steps, skill building, and tracking what helps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and related struggles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW (West Virginia) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and practices with a West Virginia base.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.