Brianna Manyweather

Education
The Chicago School — Washington, DC (APA-Accredited Psy.D. Program, 2024- present)
The Chicago School — Washington, DC (M.A. in Clinical Psychology, 2024-2026)
California State University Sacramento — Sacramento, CA (B.A. in Psychology 2020-2023)
Specialties
- Anxiety & Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Behavioral Concerns
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Adolescent Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Brianna Manyweather (she/her) has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and their families across school, clinical, and community settings. She has experience supporting individuals with developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns through individual and group counseling, behavioral interventions, and family collaboration.
Prior to joining Mirror Mental Health as a Clinical Psychology Extern, Brianna completed externship training in a school-based setting, where she provided individual and group counseling and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and families to support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. She also has experience providing ABA-based behavioral therapy and direct support services for children and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Brianna utilizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and client-centered approaches to care. She is passionate about helping individuals feel understood, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges.
Why Brianna Became a Therapist
My passion for supporting children and adolescents through life’s challenges led me to the field of mental health. Mentoring, teaching, and coaching allowed me to discover the joy of helping others build confidence, grow, and succeed.
Working with individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges further strengthened my sense of purpose and commitment to this field. These experiences fostered a deep passion for supporting individuals who may struggle to advocate for themselves and helping them feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I believe it is a privilege to help clients build confidence, develop new skills, and reach their full potential while enhancing their overall well-being.
How Brianna Lives Authentically
Authentic living to me is showing up every day as my true self and expressing my genuine thoughts and feelings unapologetically. I believe it is important to live this one life we have to the fullest without the restraint of trying to please others or fit into expectations that are not aligned with who we truly are.
Authentic living is about finding purpose and intention in whatever path we choose, while recognizing that we are all experiencing life for the first time and deserving of the freedom to grow, evolve, and live wholeheartedly.