Briana Cast-Clifton, MSW, LICSW, MA

About Briana Cast-Clifton

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Women's Issues Therapy

Couples Therapy

Postpartum Anxiety

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Briana Cast-Clifton

Briana Cast is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from UMass Amherst with a Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice and a Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College. In addition to providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, Briana’s unique approach stems from a combination of her training, personal experiences, and areas of expertise. First and foremost, Briana strongly believes in the power of empathy and active listening. She strives to truly understand her clients’ perspectives, emotions, and struggles, creating a non-judgmental space where they can freely express themselves. Furthermore, Briana brings a holistic perspective to therapy, recognizing that individuals are complex beings with interconnected mental, emotional, and physical dimensions. She considers the broader context of her clients’ lives, including their relationships, cultural background, and personal values, to gain a comprehensive understanding of their experiences. Drawing from her background in social work, Briana offers specialized knowledge and techniques that are particularly relevant to certain client populations or issues. This allows her to tailor her interventions and strategies to address specific concerns effectively. Lastly, Briana places a strong emphasis on collaborative goal setting. She believes that therapy should be a partnership between therapist and client, where they work together to define meaningful objectives and develop an actionable plan to achieve them. By involving clients actively in their own therapeutic process, Briana fosters empowerment and a sense of ownership over their growth and progress. Overall, her unique combination of empathy, holistic perspective, specialized knowledge, collaborative goal setting, and commitment to ongoing professional growth enables Briana to offer a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

Simmons School of Social Work, Master's in Social Work
University of Massachusetts Amherst (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1063058329

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What practice does Briana Cast-Clifton work with?

Briana Cast-Clifton works with LifeStance Health - Massachusetts.

What are common reasons for patients to see Briana Cast-Clifton?

Briana Cast-Clifton frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Briana Cast-Clifton on their profile.