Bri-Anna Bostic

Calm, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LCSW New York

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Bri-Anna

Bri-Anna Bostic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings a practical, skills-oriented approach to therapy. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and set achievable goals.

Background and approach

Her manner is relaxed and supportive, inviting honest conversation while encouraging progress on issues like anxiety, stress, depression, and self-esteem. With five years of experience across school and community settings, Bri-Anna has guided people through life transitions, trauma and abuse concerns, relationship strain, and the difficulties of feeling overwhelmed or isolated.

She also addresses a range of focused concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, workplace challenges, and young adult issues. Sessions emphasize practical tools and collaborative planning so clients can take manageable steps toward their priorities.

Therapy with Bri-Anna emphasizes respect, empathy, and real-world strategy. She offers multiple remote formats to fit different lifestyles and works in English, drawing on her background to help clients explore purpose, process emotions like guilt or shame, and build sustainable habits for coping and growth.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy is grounded in empathic listening and supporting each person’s experience, creating space for clients to explore feelings and priorities at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to build practical coping skills. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and increase motivation for change through collaborative conversation and gentle guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance means techniques can be blended and adjusted over time so the work remains aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain momentum between in-person obligations and to access care from various locations, while still focusing on practical skill-building, emotional processing, and stepwise progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bri-Anna commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, and ADHD along with related areas like body image and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to combine empathy with practical skill-building.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Bri-Anna has five years of experience working in school and community settings supporting people through major life changes and stressful periods.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 101986 and practices from New York.

Can non-English speakers work with her or are international clients accepted?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should someone take to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English