Brianna Dawkins, LPC, NCC

My name is Bri and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Boise, Idaho. I'm really glad you're here. Many people come to counseling because they feel stuck. You may feel like you’ve tried everything and are coming up empty. I know that it can be very difficult handling life's stressors (especially these days, am I right?!) and you are absolutely not alone if you're feeling too overwhelmed to keep up. I am passionate about helping people find a healthy and authentic way to navigate whatever is on their path. My clients tell me that my counseling office feels like a safe space where they can take a deep breath, feel seen and heard, and receive the emotional support and skill-building they need to take some new strides. I truly believe we hold everything we need within ourselves -- sometimes we just need some help tapping into it. In my practice, I lead with empathy first and foremost. This is a judgment-free zone! I will take the time to get to know you and build a therapeutic relationship with you because that is the most important ingredient to making magic happen in therapy. I want you to leave my office feeling empowered with more skills than before, including understanding yourself better and learning how to show up for yourself in new ways. My hope is that you'll discover new perspectives, connect some dots, and become more compassionate with yourself. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults on relationship issues, self-worth/self-esteem, stress and trauma, women’s issues, life transitions, depression and anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, and spiritual/religious challenges. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and many different cultures. My counseling approach is trauma-informed and I tailor treatment to your needs, interests, values, and strengths. There is no "one size fits all" in counseling. In my practice I integrate multiple counseling theories and use strategies like EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relaxation/grounding, exploring attachment wounds, strengthening boundaries, and improving communication skills. Some clients enjoy integrating creative arts like art and music as well. (EMDR is a researched-backed, powerful tool for healing trauma and/or negative beliefs about oneself, and I'd be happy to talk about it more with you if you are curious.) If this has resonated with you and you're ready to take the next step, please call or email me to set up a free phone consultation to get started.