Brianne (Bri) Safer
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
I believe that clients are the experts of their own stories.
Bri is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), having earned her Master of Science degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bri has experience providing individual, couple, group, and family therapy in clinical settings, and has worked at inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. In addition, she was trained at the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. Bri provides therapy to adolescents and adults with a primary focus in eating disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, body image concerns, relationship issues, life transitions, and other life stressors. She understands that everyone brings their own unique story, strengths, and experiences to therapy. She tailors her approach to meet clients where they are, fostering a collaborative, safe, and non-judgmental environment. Bri has a strong belief in evidence-based treatment to best serve her clients. She uses many treatment modalities supported by research including, ACT, DBT, CBT, and other modalities. Bri is a Health at Every Size (HAES) clinician, LGBTQIA+ affirming and an advocate for social justice.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Burnout
- Compulsive Exercise
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- 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
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHC
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
15822, North Carolina
Certificates
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Education
University of North Carolina
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2020
Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling