Briana Saavedra, LMHC

Briana Saavedra, M.S., Ed.S., LMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She earned both her Master of Science Degree and Education Specialist Degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University.

Briana enjoys working with clients across all stages of life, with particular interests in children experiencing anxiety and performance challenges, high-performance and executive mental health, and individuals navigating relationship difficulties related to past trauma. She is passionate about helping clients build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthier patterns in their daily lives.

Her clinical approach is integrative, structured, and insight-oriented, balancing deeper emotional work with practical, results-driven strategies. Briana values creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, challenged, and free from judgment.

Briana utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She is EMDR trained through the EMDR Institute and focuses on helping clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and create lasting behavioral change.

Her clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related disorders, mood dysregulation, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, life transitions, and academic or career-related stress. She also has experience supporting high-performance professionals, entrepreneurs, and medical providers in managing stress and maintaining balance.

Briana is a Clinical Staff Therapist with Genesis Counseling and is in-network with United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, Cigna, Aetna, FL Blue (BCBS), Curative, Quest, and Tricare East. She also accepts private pay clients, with session rates ranging from $175 to $225.

Briana’s goal in therapy is to help clients gain deeper self-understanding while building the tools and confidence needed to navigate life more effectively. She takes an active, collaborative approach and is committed to helping clients create meaningful, lasting growth both inside and outside of therapy.