Bri-Anna Bostic, LCSW

Bri-Anna Bostic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to therapy. She keeps sessions relaxed and supportive so people can speak honestly about stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Bri-Anna helps young adults and teens who feel overwhelmed by life transitions or by symptoms of ADHD. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image, and workplace challenges.

Her work emphasizes listening first, then building small, practical steps to feel less stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with skills that reduce worry and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and stay motivated through difficult moments.

Bri-Anna draws on five years of experience in school and community settings. That background informs how she supports students, caregivers, and young adults during crises and transitions. She focuses on what a person wants to change and keeps goals realistic and concrete.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Conversations cover everyday pressures like work stress, identity and discrimination, loneliness, and past sexual assault or abuse when relevant. Bri-Anna also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.

People interested in starting are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a time to meet. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are offered in English in New York.

How Bri-Anna’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs a calm space to sort out emotions and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and stay engaged in the work.

Choosing an approach is part of the therapy process and will be collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and comfort.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or caregiving duties and can reduce travel time. Some formats are quicker for brief check-ins, while others allow a full hour for deeper conversation. Licensed professionals can help pick a session rhythm that suits your schedule and needs.