Brianne Safer, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Brianne (Bri) Safer

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 2 days ago
5 years in practice

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
Cisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Tue
12:30 pm 6:30 pm
Wed
12:00 pm 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Sat
closed

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
  • 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

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location

  • Aspire Counseling

    Office Building

    1421 Broad StreetDurham, NC 27705

    Open map

    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

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