About Brianne - MA, LPCC
My Approach to Therapy
My entire career has been dedicated to supporting the growth and well-being of others. I truly believe that when you work on becoming the best version of yourself, that positive energy ripples outward—transforming your life, family, and community.
My Foundation:
Deep Curiosity, Real Results: I’ve spent two decades focused on the helping professions, blending academic knowledge with real-world practice to offer effective support.
Education & Expertise: I hold an M.A. in Counseling (Chapman University, 2008) and a B.A. in Psychology (UC Santa Barbara, 2005).
Diverse Experience: Early in my career, I gained invaluable experience working with diverse communities in community-based mental health organizations. This taught me the importance of providing holistic, inclusive care that meets you where you are.
Broad Experience, Focused Support
After my initial training, I returned to the Central Valley to deepen my expertise in mental health and community systems. My work in public education provided a unique, hands-on opportunity to support people through all kinds of challenges.
My Experience has Provided Me With:
Real-World Skills: I spent dynamic years in schools, supporting students and families with everything from academic pressure and college advising to mental health and wellness. This gave me a solid foundation in showing up for people in real, everyday ways.
Systemic Understanding: I moved into leadership and grant-funded roles, where I designed and led complex, full-scale student support programs and mental health initiatives. I can help you navigate complex personal and professional systems with clarity.
Deep Clinical Practice: Alongside this work, my time in private practice as an associate clinician allowed me to hone my ability to offer thoughtful, tailored support for individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Through it all, I've learned what it truly takes to build change that lasts—leading with purpose and providing personalized care that is both rooted in evidence and genuine connection.
A Glimpse Into My Values
Understanding what guides me helps you understand the kind of space I create in our sessions. I am guided by four core values: Autonomy, Connection, Creativity, and Aesthetic.
I put a high value on intentional living—making space for both deep connection with family and friends, and quiet time for reflection and recharging.
My personal life mirrors the meaningful experience I offer in my practice:
Finding Joy in Detail: I appreciate how small moments of aesthetic experiences can elevate life—from the warm glow of perfect lighting and thoughtful design to a well-styled outfit.
Staying Grounded: I practice yoga and take walks to clear my head and stay present. I enjoy intentional travel and the simple, quiet beauty found in nature.
Creativity and Rhythm: You'll usually find me listening to music. I live for the energy of a good concert and love how music and creativity connect us.
Why Choose 4 Wellness Counseling?
After years working within large systems, I recognized a need for something more: a dedicated space for deep, long-term support at a truly meaningful and intentional pace. That clarity led me to create 4 Wellness Counseling.
I built this practice on one simple belief: Lasting change is absolutely possible when we slow down and create space for it.
Your Dedicated Space for Growth
Through flexible, virtual sessions, I offer an approach that is rooted in helping you reconnect with your core values and supporting you in building a life that feels aligned, grounded, and fulfilling.
Clients tell me that I bring a thoughtful balance of patience and honest guidance. I aim to create a serene, supportive space where you feel safe to explore, while offering clear, compassionate tools to help you move forward.
Clinically, I focus on supporting individuals through:
Anxiety and Depression: Addressing symptoms and the lingering effects of past experiences that create blocks in your daily life.
Identity and Meaning: Helping you identify patterns, build insight, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Together, we'll implement evidence-based tools to support your healing, emotional regulation, and long-term growth. If you’re ready for therapy that is personal, flexible, and deeply intentional, you’re in the right place.
“At the heart of it, my mission is to help people understand their strengths, make empowered choices, and feel more connected to themselves and the lives they’re creating”
4 Dimensions of Wellness
Mental and emotional wellness involve understanding, accepting, and managing emotions. This is where counseling takes place. This dimension supports healthy relationships, effective coping skills, and personal growth.
Mental/Emotional:
Physical wellness includes your body and how it functions with the rest of your being. A healthy body supports mental clarity, emotional resilience, and energy to engage in meaningful activities.
Physical:
Spiritual wellness involves finding purpose, meaning, and values, often by connecting with something greater than oneself whether through faith, meditation, or values alignment. This dimension fosters peace, acceptance, and sense of purpose.
Spiritual:
Environmental wellness is about fostering safe, supportive spaces and understanding the impact of our surroundings on health and well-being. This includes being aware of our relationships with nature and contributing to a healthier world.
Environmental:
The Sum > The Parts
The secret to a flourishing life isn't just balancing the four dimensions—it's activating their synergy as an upward spiral. Think of it this way: a calm mind creates space for deep spiritual growth; that spirituality then guides your intentional choices for the environment you choose to make home or be around (because your surroundings totally matter!); and a positive personal environment secures your physical health and emotional resilience.
The Spiral
The spiral is a powerful symbol in psychology, often representing personal growth and the non-linear journey of the self. Unlike a simple straight line, the spiral illustrates that progress is not always forward; instead, we often cycle back to previous issues or themes, but on a deeper, higher level. This motion symbolizes the process of uncovering layers—we revisit old patterns of behavior or understanding, but with new awareness and experience, transforming them as we move outward and upward. This iterative process shows that growth is not just about moving away from the past, but about integrating it into a more complex, expanded sense of self. The spiral assures us that apparent setbacks are often just part of the continuous, unfolding movement toward wholeness.