Brianna Hawk Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit

Brianna Hawk, Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, P133015 is practicing under the supervision of Alana Barlia (New York, LMHC, 009427) at Intuitive Healing Psychotherapy Practice.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.

I grew up engaging in somatic and dance movement practices as a way to establish a healthier mind and body relationship while experiencing chronic health issues. It was through these practices that I stepped into my own therapeutic work and noticed the way these tools and insights allowed me to deepen my relationships, transform my pain, and make meaning out of my life. I was always described by my teachers and peers as a mini therapist growing up. I had a natural inclination to want to help people and knew that facilitating comfortable spaces for people to process and feel was a strong value of mine. It was a very natural decision for me to pursue this profession.

My therapeutic approach stems from the concept of mutuality. Mutuality is an empathic and open mindset that I both inhabit and practice in order to better understand the relationship I have to myself and the people that I share spaces with. I offer a holistic and psychodynamic approach to therapy, using tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Buddhist Psychology, Mindfulness, Somatics, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I look for the unique nuances that each client possesses and facilitate a space where clients can feel brave to confront their concerns, symptoms, and fears all while working to envision a path forward that feels manageable, satisfying, and even exciting. Overall, my style is direct with honest feedback, accountability, and insight to help clients move forward in their goals.