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Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Briana Pontious

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Let's Connect (206) 486-6679
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Do you ever feel stuck, lost, or unsure of what to do next? But have this overall feeling that something needs to change? Maybe your anxiety feels so heavy with fear of the what-ifs. Maybe you think I could take the next step or do the scary thing if I was just more confident. Maybe you’re facing difficulties in your relationship with yourself, a partner, family, or friends and are not sure how to make it better. If you've ever had similar thoughts, I would love to help you - work through your anxiety, build and grow your self-esteem and confidence, and/or heal your relationship with yourself or others!
Relationships are challenging. I can provide tools and a safe space to explore problems to improve connection and healing. Anxiety can be overwhelming. I can help you feel more comfortable with it through better understanding and tips/tricks that work best for your anxiety. Self-esteem and confidence can be found and grown from within, I can help you find it
Choosing to better your life, facing your problems, and making change is scary! I can help guide you through the tough parts, create a safe space, and encourage confidence in your future. Let’s work together to name your strengths and dreams, creating the life you want! When you're feeling ready, please contact me and we can get started!
Call or Briana Pontious now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 486-6679

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Choosing Change Therapy, PLLC

Federal Way, WA 98023

(206) 486-6679
I am currently accepting new clients - all sessions are offered virtually. Please reach out for a free 15-min consultation to get started!
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Briana Pontious
Let's Connect (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Choosing Change Therapy, PLLC

Federal Way, WA 98023

(206) 486-6679
I am currently accepting new clients - all sessions are offered virtually. Please reach out for a free 15-min consultation to get started!
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Briana Pontious

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Superbill available upon request for services paid for. Check with your insurance about out-of-network benefits, including reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
"
Superbill available upon request for services paid for. Check with your insurance about out-of-network benefits, including reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 486-6679
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Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Washington / MG61386290 Supervised by Jessica Scales (Washington / LF60591454) Briana Pontious
  • In Practice for 3 Years
  • Membership with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 199851 / 2020
  • Attended Northcentral University, Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (206) 486-6679
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Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (206) 486-6679
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Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I help clients struggling with connections, be it within themselves manifesting in low self-esteem/self-confidence or anxiety, or with others such as family, friends, or partners. Collaboratively, we uncover their wants, needs, and desired life. Most of my clients have been able to connect with themselves and those around them to start uncovering and living their dreams.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
"
I help clients struggling with connections, be it within themselves manifesting in low self-esteem/self-confidence or anxiety, or with others such as family, friends, or partners. Collaboratively, we uncover their wants, needs, and desired life. Most of my clients have been able to connect with themselves and those around them to start uncovering and living their dreams.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 486-6679
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Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA

Endorsement

Nicole Stack
Nicole Stack
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateLMFTAMPAMPH
Briana creates a safe space for clients to speak their truth. With her calm presence, it's no wonder she has clients who've followed her along her career path. It's a pleasure to know Briana and connect with her as a trusted colleague!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American
Pacific Islander

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American
Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I love working with individuals, couples, and families integrating various modalities that best fit each client. I believe therapy should be a relaxed and collaborative process. I hope to help you identify your strengths and dreams to create the life you want. My role is to help guide you through this process while yours is being the expert of your life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
"
I love working with individuals, couples, and families integrating various modalities that best fit each client. I believe therapy should be a relaxed and collaborative process. I hope to help you identify your strengths and dreams to create the life you want. My role is to help guide you through this process while yours is being the expert of your life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA

Location

Primary Location

Choosing Change Therapy, PLLC

Federal Way, WA 98023

(206) 486-6679
"
I am currently accepting new clients - all sessions are offered virtually. Please reach out for a free 15-min consultation to get started!
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
"
I am currently accepting new clients - all sessions are offered virtually. Please reach out for a free 15-min consultation to get started!
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 486-6679
Photo of Briana Pontious, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Briana Pontious
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA