Brianna Pezon
(They/Them/Theirs)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Psychotherapist
Maybe you’re feeling out of place in the world. Maybe something happened recently and you don’t know which way is up anymore. I am ready and want to help!
I hope you’ve had your coffee today because I’m a ball of sunshine, and very excited to meet you! Congratulations on taking the first step in healing! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who works primarily with adult populations. You’ll find that I’m high-spirited and approach care through an empathetic, compassionate, and neurodivergent affirming lens. With a plethora of experience working with those who struggle or have struggled with substance abuse (including substance abuse within the family) and Co-occurring disorders, combined with my personal therapeutic journey, my goal is that you’ll feel the same compassion and kindness I’ve experienced. I know how scary and uncomfortable it can feel to sit across from someone in that opposite chair – but I look forward to meeting you and helping you navigate your healing journey.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Depression
- Disability
- Eating Concerns
- Financial Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Body Image Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Behavior Therapy
- Dream Interpretation
- Exposure Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Emotional Support Animal Assessment
- Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Location
Affinity Psychological Services
Office Building
7401 Metro Boulevardsuite 201Edina, MN 55424
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Communication
- Sign language interpreter
- Text-based talk therapy
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Braille signage on doors
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Up to$220per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Americas – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Cigna – Minnesota
- Health Advocate EAP – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Hennepin Health – Minnesota
- Humana – Minnesota
- Medica Health Plans – Minnesota
- Medicaid – Minnesota
- Medicare – Minnesota
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- Multiplan – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- United Health Care – Minnesota
- United HealthCare Student Resource – Minnesota
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- Package pricing
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LICSW
BOSW
25879, Minnesota