Bria is a licensed professional counselor who has been assessing and treating Selective Mutism (SM) and other mental health diagnoses since 2009. She is certified to treat SM through an evidence-based modality called Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism, or PCIT-SM, by Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC.

Bria works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults. When working with children, she partners closely with parents and caregivers, recognizing that their involvement is an important part of creating meaningful and lasting change. When working with adolescents and adults, Bria incorporates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside PCIT-SM strategies when appropriate, to address anxiety, Selective Mutism, and other mental health concerns.

In her work with children with Selective Mutism, Bria uses the PCIT-SM approach to work collaboratively with both the child and parent or caregiver to reduce the child’s level of anxiety and increase their ability to communicate verbally. She tailors each treatment plan to the needs of the individual and family, providing services where they are needed most. This may include therapy in the office or via telehealth, as well as treatment in the client’s home, school, and community.

Treatment for Selective Mutism outside of the office may include specialized school-based interventions, teacher trainings, school consultations, and individualized exposure therapy to support individuals in transferring their communication skills across settings and with different people.