--- title: Bria Leyden, LMHC-D, LPC | Brightline Pediatric Mental Health description: >- I have over 7 years of experience working with kids, teens, and parents. I utilize evidence-based practices to navigate challenges with anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, emotional regulation, identity development, and family stress. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/bria-leyden-lmhc-d-lpc/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/bria-leyden-lmhc-d-lpc id: U2iBagGGlCRURN0qqmCnq contentType: page --- # Bria Leyden, LMHC-D, LPC **Accepting new patients** # **Therapist** (she/her) “I am passionate about supporting kids and teens as well as collaborating with parents to support their families." ![Bria Leyden Photo](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2EnPkclB7aC0UOtHPVBCfk/d7f7fe1df5dd4feca76bf2d5858fcb3d/Leyden__Bria_LMHC_Brooklyn.jpeg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Bria Leyden, LMHC-D, LPC Bria Leyden is a licensed mental health counselor (with diagnostic privilege in New York) and therapy manager at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic. She has over 7 years of experience in community clinics, private practice, and telehealth. She works with kids, teens, and parents navigating challenges with anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, emotional regulation, identity development, and family stress. Bria utilizes evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and parent management training (PMT), and has experience providing diagnostic evaluations and individual therapy. Bria creates a supportive, approachable environment where kids and teens feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and emotions. She understands the importance of trust and rapport in helping kids and families feel safe opening up.  By tailoring her approach to each person’s personality, culture, and experiences, Bria ensures therapy feels relatable and effective. ## Professional Summary - **Education:**  - Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health (MS), Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Psychology (BS), Penn State University - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT)**, **exposure and response prevention (ERP), motivational interviewing - **License Type(s): **Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Diagnostic Privilege (LMHC-D), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - **States where clinician is licensed**: New Jersey (37PC00973900), New York (011923) - **Experience: ** - Senior Therapist, Fort Health - Clinical Supervisor & Therapist, Footprints Mental Health Counseling - Psychotherapist, Bleuler Psychotherapy Center - Psychotherapist, Metropolitan Center for Mental Health - **Training: ** - MS Internship, Clinical Therapist & Addictions Counselor, Behavioral Health Clinic  Baltimore, MD - Externship, NYU Langone Cohens Veterans Center - Externship, Mount Sinai Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## In-person care in Brooklyn. Online care from home. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child. **Brooklyn Heights clinic address** 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) ![Wrapper for 5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0/a13420d54529484b276137f9af850f99/Locations_List_Illustration.svg) ### What is a therapist? Brightline therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They are independently licensed. They are qualified to do therapy and diagnostic evaluations (when they have their diagnostic privilege credential for some license types). Therapists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. Browse our open roles today! ![Wrapper for 6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI/196a898c6ad46e32c0633b6b27177855/In-person_Appointment.svg) - [Explore clinical roles](/about-us/clinical-careers/)