My name is Brianne Hawkins, but I go by Bri. I have been in the "helping" field for over 20 years. I have worked with a wide range of clients, with a wide range of needs. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 8 year of experience. I have been professionally trained and continue to take trainings on the latest models and improvements to treatment. I work from a CBT model, CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, this means that I focus on thoughts/thinking styles and how they impact behaviors/actions. I also work from a humanistic approach that focuses on self-efficacy, and self-actualization. I have a true passion for working with women, survivors of trauma, and those coping with anxious disorders ( Anxiety, Adjustment, Panic, and PTSD). I utilize tools like mindfulness, meditations, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring to assist the people I work with.
My personal style to therapy utilizes humor, solution focused, attainable baby steps to bringing about change in your life. I am here to support you, until you have the skills to support yourself in your natural community. I am down to earth and truly believe that you are the expert on you, and I am the expert on methods and tools that can help you!
My typical availability is Monday -Thursday; 9am until 1pm (with some variations 10-3 during the summer).
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 12527
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I've been working with Brianne for about a year. I spent all my life resisting the idea of therapy, I didn't think I needed it and I didn't want to talk to a stranger about my past traumas. The experience has been totally different than I expected, I talk about present conflicts, emotions, and experiences and we dissect patterns and behaviors that do not serve me well. It has been the best money I've ever spent, I've learned so much about myself and how to handle my emotions in healthier ways so I can show up better in my relationships. I can't believe I waited til I was 48 years old to start this journey, I wish I had done this 20 years ago!
Written on Aug 10, 2025 after therapy with Brianne for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Bri has been such a positive in my life. For more than a year I have been having sessions with her. She allows me to talk it out and can connect the dots to my rambling. She’s opened my eyes to issues and solutions that I was blind to. She allows me to be 100% myself with zero judgments. I can’t say enough positive things about Bri. I used to have the mentality of “therapy makes you a weak man” but she has shown me otherwise. Couldn’t recommend her enough. I’m so glad I’ve got a great virtual therapist.
Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Brianne for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
I like her perspectives.
Written on Mar 22, 2025 after therapy with Brianne for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
Helpful
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Brianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Brianne understands and speaks to me in a way no one ever has before. I feel more like a person and understood than ever.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Brianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Brianne is knowledgeable and compassionate but not afraid to gently hold me accountable. She is the best therapist I’ve ever had. I can really see that she cares about her patients well-being and wants you to succeed.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Brianne for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd