Some part of you keeps asking, “Is this it?” It might be anxiety that hums in the background, a pressure to keep up that won’t lift, or loneliness that shows up even around people who care about you. It might be a relationship that has gone quiet, or the argument you’ve had fifty times.
I’m Briana Bass, M.Ed., LPC, a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist and former corporate executive. I work with individuals and couples in Dallas, Austin, and online across Texas, and I’ve discussed this work on more than 60 podcasts.
I spent more than ten years in corporate leadership and rose to the executive level. That decade gave me a close view of how capable people handle pressure. Most of them performed well in public and carried a great deal privately. I watched stress move from the office into marriages, friendships, and sleep, and I watched the same patterns repeat in people who were otherwise sharp and self-aware. Eventually I recognized those patterns in myself, and I changed course.
Dallas and Austin are full of people like the ones I worked alongside: ambitious, stretched, and often struggling behind a polished exterior. I understand that world from the inside, and I bring that understanding into every session.
I work with men and women, individually and as couples. My clients tend to be reflective and honest with themselves, and they arrive ready to change something. Many share a belief that they get one life, and they want the one they’re living to reflect it.
Individuals often come to me for anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, low self-worth, or rebuilding after a breakup, a divorce, or a stretch of modern dating that wore them down. Couples come for recurring conflict, distance, broken trust, or intimacy that has faded.
My style is practical, candid, and warm. I’ll tell you what I see, and I’ll ask you to look at it with me.
In our first sessions, we get a clear, honest read on what’s happening and what keeps it in place. From there we build a specific plan. Sessions stay active and focused on your life outside the room, so the work continues between appointments.
My work draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Gottman techniques, and it’s grounded in neuroscience. I explain what’s happening underneath what you’re feeling, including how stress, threat, and connection register in the brain and nervous system, so the work makes sense to you.
As a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, I’m also trained to work with intimacy and sexuality when they’re part of the picture. Nothing is off-limits in my office.
I see clients in person in Dallas, at 75 and Lovers near Highland Park, and in Austin, at 501 Studios on N. Interstate Hwy 35. Virtual sessions cover anywhere in Texas, and I offer day, evening, and weekend appointments.
Book a first session instantly and directly online. You may also text the office at (972) 755-9608. My practice is private pay. FSA and HSA cards are accepted, and I provide a receipt for easy out-of-network reimbursement.
Dating today is a minefield. Apps, career pressures, changing gender norms…as a therapist specializing in modern relationships, I get it. I’ve helped countless clients tackle the chaos of today’s dating scene and come out stronger.
Feeling lost in the swipe-right world? Struggling to balance your ambitions? Unsure how to connect authentically in a digital age? You don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
In our sessions, we’ll cut through the noise. We’ll explore your relationships and develop strategies to achieve what you want.
No judgment, no outdated advice.
Driven professionals, I see you. Your ambition is admirable, but the grind can take its toll and lead to competing priorities. As a therapist specializing in high-achievers, I help you navigate the unique challenges of balancing a demanding career and ambitions with personal well-being.
Together, we’ll tackle stress, anxiety, and burnout head-on, developing strategies to boost your resilience and performance. If you’re facing workplace pressures, contemplating a career shift, or seeking greater fulfillment, our sessions will help you thrive both professionally and personally. Let’s align your career trajectory with your core values, ensuring your success doesn’t come at the cost of your mental health or relationships. Ready to level up your career and life? Let’s get to work.
Relationship at the make or break it point?
I provide rapid, intensive support when you know you just can’t go on like this anymore – infidelity, constant arguing, or you’re facing a make it or break it decision.
These types of couples sessions offer a lifeline when you feel exhausted and beat down. We’ll cut through chaos, tackle core issues, and develop actionable strategies to either rebuild your connection or make clear-headed decisions about your future. No judgment, just focused, effective intervention to address your relationship. We will work together to chart a path forward, whatever that may look like for you both.
Our office is conveniently located in central Dallas & central Austin. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – teletherapy is easy. We’ll send you a calendar invitation with a link to join your secure video call.