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Briani Shorter

LSW

Therapist

(She/her/hers)

Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I am here to support you through difficulties, offering a space where you can feel validated, understood, and free to explore your authentic self. My goal is to work alongside you with compassionate care, fostering healing and growth. I believe that vulnerability is key to unlocking deep, transformative change, often revealing wounds we didn’t even know were there. It’s an honor to be part of that healing journey. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, life transitions, grief, and relationship issues, and my approach is eclectic and person-centered, meaning therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I also embrace intersectionality, understanding how factors like race, gender, sexuality, class, and culture shape our mental health. As a therapist, I am committed to ensuring you feel seen, valued, and celebrated for who you are, while creating a safe space to process, heal, and grow, especially in the face of systemic oppression and social injustice. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, or life changes, I am here to walk with you toward greater well-being and self-empowerment.

When I’m not wearing my therapist hat, you can find me spending quality time with my son and watching him grow. I love experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes, enjoying brunch outings, and unwinding with a good binge-watch of my favorite shows.

My Specialties:

  • Grief 

  • Anxiety/Depression 

  • Couples 

  • Parents 

  • Life Transitions/Adjustment

Some things you may hear me say in session…

“Where do you think that comes from?” 

“Two things can be true at the same time” 

“Thank you so much for your vulnerability”

A quote a I love that says something about my work…

“When the world ask you to shrink, expand.”

– Elaine Welteroth

Some things I love to recommend…

Journaling 

Narrative Writing 

Grounding