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Briana Dow

Briana Dow, LMFT

New York 4 years in practice

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LMFT - stress and relationship issues

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship problems
  • Self esteem work

About Briana

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in New York with four years of clinical experience, Briana Dow focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She also works with issues such as self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Briana speaks English and practices from New York.

Briana’s sessions are conversational and practical. She listens to the immediate problem, helps people name what’s getting in the way, and works on concrete next steps. Sessions typically include goal-setting, skill-building, and talk-based interventions aimed at everyday problems like sleep, parenting strain, or social anxiety.

She commonly addresses intimacy-related concerns and communication problems. That can mean looking at patterns in how people argue, learning clearer ways to ask for needs, or practicing small behavior changes to rebuild trust. Briana also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, and isolation by helping them notice patterns and try different responses.

For issues linked to mood and energy - depression, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes - she focuses on manageable routines and coping strategies. With addictions and hoarding, the work often centers on small steps, boundary setting, and practical problem solving.

Briana’s approach is collaborative. She discusses goals and adjusts plans based on what is or isn’t working. Before booking, confirm the session formats she currently offers so the logistics match your needs.

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How her approaches inform remote work

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom reduction and skill development. For example, practical behavioral strategies help people change daily routines, address sleep or eating problems, and manage mood swings. These methods focus on small, testable changes rather than abstract discussion.

Another common approach is communication-focused work that clarifies interaction patterns and teaches specific ways to request needs or respond differently during conflicts. That style is useful for relationship strain, parenting stress, and social anxiety because it targets what happens between people in real situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review your concerns and goals together and suggest which techniques to try first. The plan is revisited as you try interventions so methods are adjusted based on what helps you make practical progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to work between sessions so therapy can fit into daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses conversational, goal-focused sessions that emphasize skill-building and practical steps for everyday problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician.

What credential and location does she hold?

She is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Briana Dow

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