Briana

Briana Cahn, MSc

Mental Health Counselor

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“I work with English-speaking adults navigating life transitions and identity questions, especially expats and immigrants rebuilding their lives across cultures, and LGBTQ+ individuals exploring who they are. My approach is collaborative, grounded in curiosity, and rooted in the belief that healing happens in relationship.”

About Me

I'm an American living in France, so I understand the disorientation and identity shifts that come with building a life across cultures. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Francisco State University. I work with English-speaking adults navigating transitions, identity questions, and belonging. I provide online therapy exclusively for English-speaking adults at €60 per 50-minute session with an option for a sliding scale.

Approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity. I believe our experiences are shaped by many interconnected factors, including our personal history, relationships, culture, and the ways our bodies hold stress and emotion. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may no longer be serving you, deepen your understanding of yourself, and create space for new ways of relating to yourself and others. I create an explicitly affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients navigating identity, belonging, and self-understanding. I draw from psychodynamic, attachment-based, narrative, and somatic perspectives, always adapting my approach to your unique needs and goals.
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Services

I work with English-speaking adults navigating a range of life experiences and challenges, including: - Life transitions and identity shifts - Expat and immigrant experiences - LGBTQ+ identities and exploration - ADHD-related challenges - Anxiety and stress - Relationship challenges - Parenting and changing family roles - Self-esteem and self-understanding - Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next My practice is particularly affirming of LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating questions of identity, belonging, and personal growth.

Services Offered:

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Narrative Therapy

    A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Somatic Therapy

    A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor trained to assess and treat mental health conditions through talk therapy.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc)

COAMFTE Accredited University

Service Areas

Briana Cahn Therapy

Online Only

Paris · Lyon · Marseille

France

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