Brianna Sears is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 10 years of experience working with children and families.  After receiving her degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, she began her career by working with children and their families in a community-based setting.  She spent time working with children and adults in their homes, communities, and school settings.  Brianna made the transition to an outpatient setting to provide support for children and families working through anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family dysfunction, divorce, etc.  Brianna practices using a variety of approaches including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Therapy and various family therapy models, such as experiential, strategic, and structural family therapy.

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Brianna's work in the mental health field focuses on a systemic approach.  She places value on the client's relationships and will explore the interactions that take place in the client's systemic world, meaning their supports in their family, school, and with their peers.  She places significant value on the closest relationships to the client and will work with caregivers and children in an effort to reduce symptoms and improve connections.

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For formal education, Brianna attended Mansfield University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.  She then proceeded to earn her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University.