Meet Your THERAPISTBrianna Gaines
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I often work with:
Generational & Relational Patterns
Intimate Partner Violence
Relationships & Communication
Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
Self-Esteem & Identity
Life Transitions
About Brianna
I become a social worker because I’ve always been curious about people - the experience that shape us, the relationships that influence us, and the patterns we sometimes carry without realizing it.
Over the years, my work has taken me through child welfare, community mental health, schools and private practice. Those experiences have reinforced something I continue to believe: people make the most sense when we understand the full context of their lives.
As a therapist, I am warm, conversational, curious and intentional. I’ll make space for you to process, but I am also not going to leave you with “So… how does that make you feel?” every week. We will connect the dots, ask the harder questions, practice new skills, and figure out what change actually looks like in your everyday life.
You don’t need to know exactly where to start. We can figure that out together.
Training & Credentials
MSW, University of Oklahoma School of Social Work
BSW, University of Oklahoma School of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License # Oklahoma - 21714 / Texas - 116818
Ongoing commitment to professional development
My Approach
I do not believe therapy is one-size-fits all. My work is integrative, which means I draw from different approaches based on who you are, what you’re experiencing, and what we’re working toward.
My work is informed by ACT, DBT, CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches. Sometimes we’re exploring where a patter began, other times we’re focused on what you can do differently this week. Often, it’s both.
Beyond the Therapy Room
When I am not in therapist mode, you can usually find me traveling, trying a new coffee spot, reading, doing a puzzle, working out, or spending time with my family and our beagle. I believe there is a lot of life to be lived outside of the work we do on ourselves - and I try to practice that, too.