Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT #155731
Supervised by Matt Lehman, LMFT #98173
B.A. Political Science: Politics of Poverty, Ethnicity, and Gender- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
M.Ed Secondary English Curriculum and Instruction- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S. School Based Family Counseling- Cal State University Los Angeles
EDUCATION
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Virtual | In-Person in Lakewood Office
LOCATION
LET'S CONNECT
Briana Murray
- Person-Centered / Rogerian
- Psychoeducation
- Relational Therapy
- Somatic / Body-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness / Meditation
- Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 and Level 2 trained
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Accepting Couples Clients only
- PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Sibling Issues
- Social Problems
- Stress Management
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Friendship Problems
- Gender Identity (Adults)
- Gender Roles
- Grief & Loss
- Intergenerational Issues
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pre-Marital
- Caregiver Issues
- Class / Socio-Economic Issues
- Codependency
- Communication / Conflict
- Couples / Marital Issues
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Abuse (Emotional / Physical / Sexual)
- Affairs / Infidelity
- Aging
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career / Work Issues
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATIONs
Issues Treated
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness / Meditation
- Person-Centered / Rogerian
- Psychoeducation
- Relational Therapy
- Somatic / Body-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Abuse (Emotional / Physical / Sexual)
- Affairs / Infidelity
- Aging
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career / Work Issues
- Caregiver Issues
- Class / Socio-Economic Issues
- Codependency
- Communication / Conflict
- Couples / Marital Issues
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Friendship Problems
- Gender Identity (Adults)
- Gender Roles
- Grief & Loss
- Intergenerational Issues
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pre-Marital
- PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Sibling Issues
- Social Problems
- Stress Management
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Couples
- Adults
- EMDR
Specialty Populations
Age range
- Young Adult [21-35]
- Adulthood [35-50]
- Midlife [50-80]
- Older Adult [80+]
Client FOcus
As a therapist, I am passionate about helping couples and individuals build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. I strive to create a warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape their lives and relationships.
My clinical experience includes working with couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict, trust concerns, life transitions, attachment wounds, and the impact of past experiences on present relationships. I also work with individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges, and utilize EMDR to support clients in processing and recovering from difficult life experiences. In addition to providing individual, couples, and family therapy, I have facilitated groups focused on parenting and dating after trauma and have experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in an understanding of how attachment, life experiences, and relational dynamics influence our emotional well-being. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel understood, empowered, and supported. Together, we work to strengthen connection, increase self-awareness, and create lasting patterns that foster healing, resilience, and deeper relationships.
I am committed to providing an inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive environment where all clients feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Learn more about me on Psychology Today
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Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday
Learn more about me on Psychology Today
Unavailable
Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday
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