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 human services, 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
To help you understand the kind of space we'll create together, I want to share what truly guides me. I anchor my practice—and my life—in four key values: Autonomy, Connection, Creativity, and Authenticity.
I'm a big believer in intentional living and making sure there's plenty of room for deep connection with loved ones, but also for the quiet time needed to reflect and recharge. The intentionality I bring to my personal life is a mirror of the meaningful experience I aim to offer you in our work:
Genuine Connection: I believe true fulfillment comes from our relationships. This requires being authentic and honest about what we each need, both individually and within those connections.
Holistic Health: I prioritize a balanced, well-rounded approach to health. I actively choose practices that support all aspects of my well-being, including regular yoga and breath-work, and creating consistent space for self-care.
Finding the Beat: I appreciate music and creativity, and I recognize that a lot of this work is about finding a sustainable rhythm that works for you, and being willing to adjust it as your life changes.
Why Choose 4 Wellness Counseling?
My approach is rooted in a genuine desire to connect. After years of working in large systems, I started 4 Wellness Counseling to provide care at a more meaningful and intentional pace. I offer high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy that weaves in mental health education and the mind-body relationship. My goal is to offer you not just support, but the clarity and tools needed for lasting change.
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.
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
True wellness implies more than just balance; it requires alignment. When we cultivate a calm mind, we create space to uncover our deeper purpose. That purpose acts as a compass, directing how you curate your surroundings and relationships. A supportive environment then reinforces your physical well-being, fueling the energy you need to thrive.
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.