Victoria Brier, LMFT, APCC
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Victoria is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as an associate Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience in providing individual, group, and family therapy for both adolescents and adults with a wide variety of mental, behavioral, and substance abuse issues. Victoria discovered her passion for mental health while working as a hotline volunteer for the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) for 5 years. Victoria earned her master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Victoria is a huge proponent of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). One of her favorite parts of facilitating DBT skills groups is seeing the positive change in clients when they discover a skill that resonates with them. Victoria is passionate about fostering a therapeutic atmosphere of safety, compassion, and acceptance.
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LMFT #148080, APCC #11939
My Story
After living in bustling cities like Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Los Angeles, my fiancé and I decided to settle in Santa Barbara, where we've fallen in love with the stunning scenery and enjoy spending our days outdoors or playing fetch at the beach with our chihuahua mix, lovingly named Pig. In my free time, I love being with family and friends, roller skating, and learning Dutch. I firmly believe in the importance of nurturing our own happiness to better serve those around us as prioritizing self-care and joyous pursuits allows us to authentically show up for others in meaningful ways.
Education
Pepperdine University -Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
Tulane University - Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
Expertise
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Depression
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-Harm
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approaches
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)