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 and also provides online care to families in Connecticut and New Jersey. 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: Connecticut (9785), 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
Meet our Brooklyn clinical providers
Tara Balin, LMSW
“What excites me most is being able to sit with kids and families through the highs and the lows of life, to foster and witness growth, healing, and change.”
Stephanie Eichler, LMSW
“ I am passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives, empowering them to discover their inner strengths and overcome challenges.”
Sierra Freeman, LMSW
“I’m continually inspired by the resilience of the kids and families I serve. I strive to blend warmth, empathy, and evidence-based structure so every child feels supported, understood, and equipped with skills that will carry them forward."
Gina Foster, LMSW
“I’m inspired by the resilience kids and families develop and show throughout the therapeutic process. I find it energizing to support people as they grow in confidence and self-understanding during their formative years.”
Stephen Fox, PsyD
“What I love the most about this field is working with kids and teens and seeing them meet their goals, connect with their peers, and thrive in their individual settings."
Bria Leyden, LMHC-D, LPC
"I am passionate about supporting kids and teens as well as collaborating with parents to support their families."
Edward Merritt, PhD
“What excites me most about the field is being able to connect therapeutic skills to the interests or passions of my clients. It is very motivating when I see something that we have been working on finally click with a child.”
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
"I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families."
Nikki Vega, LCSW
"I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child's confidence and independence."
Sarah Wallin, LMHC-D
"Being able to provide a space where kids can express themselves openly, discover their strengths, and build skills that foster resilience is what inspires me every day."
Madelyn Williams, LMSW
“I’m passionate about giving kids tools they can carry throughout their lives, and I’m continually motivated by the courage youth and parents show each time they show up, share openly, and take steps toward greater confidence and connection.”
Charlie Xiao, PMHNP
“I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day."
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