
Briana Pontious
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
My approach to therapy is focused on being affirming, collaborative, nonjudgmental, strength-based, and client centered.
Do you ever feel stuck, lost, or not sure what to do next? But have this overall feeling that something needs to change? Maybe your anxiety feels so heavy with fear of the what-ifs. Maybe you think "if I was just more confident, I could take the next step or do the scary thing". Maybe you’re facing difficulties in your relationship with yourself, partner, family, or friend and are not sure how to make it better. If you've ever had similar thoughts, I would love to help you - understand & overcome your anxiety, build & grow your self-esteem & confidence, and heal your relationship with yourself or others! Relationships are challenging. I can provide tools and a safe space to explore problems to improve connection and healing. Anxiety can be overwhelming. I can help you feel more comfortable with it through better understanding and tips/tricks that work best for your anxiety. Self-esteem and confidence can be found and grown from within, I can help you find it Choosing to change is scary! I can help guide you through the tough parts, create a safe space, and encourage confidence in your future. Let’s work together to name your strengths and dreams, creating the life you want!
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- People of color
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Body Image Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Washington
- LifeWise – Washington
- Premera – Washington
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License
WA Dept of Health
MG61386290, Washington
Marriage and Family Therapist License
WA Dept of Health
LF60591254, Washington
Education
Northcentral University
MAMFT (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy), 2022