Briana Trageser (she/her) is a Doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Antioch University Seattle and an Assistant Clinical Director of a growing group counseling practice in the greater Seattle, Washington area. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Briana works with individuals, couples, families, and groups and specializes in serving neurodivergent individuals and their families. Additionally, Briana oversees an associate training program and provides both individual and group clinical supervision as well as ongoing opportunities for professional development for staff. Briana has a passion for the counseling profession and special interests in group counseling, clinical supervision, person-centered and existential therapies, working with teens and young adults through life transitions, and supporting clients with disabilities. Outside of her career, Briana enjoys going to concerts, cooking, riding her Peloton, and spending time with her husband, three children, and pets.
- Antioch University, PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (expected 2025)
- Loyola University Maryland, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (2011)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2008)
As a practicing counselor and clinical supervisor, I see a growing need for highly educated and trained clinicians who are ethical, socially just, and culturally competent. Working directly with clients for many years has provided me with motivation to draw people into the field of counseling so that others can experience the magic of supporting someone in reaching their full potential. As a counselor educator, my teaching philosophy has developed out of a true passion for the art of human connection during the counseling process and the consideration of our unique differences as the key to growth and self-actualization. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to welcome students into the profession that I love so much and allow them the space to define and develop their own professional identities.
- Bloom, D. & Trageser, B. (2023). “De-Mystifying Bipolar Disorder.” Online. Thrive Counseling Center: Lunch & Learn Series.
- Lee, L.C., Woods, N., & Trageser, B. (2022). “The Counseling Compact and You.” Online. Antioch University. Chi Sigma Iota Chapter Omega Mu Gamma.
- Trageser, B. (2017). “Behavior Support: Prevention and Response.” Frameworks Coordinated Therapies and Resources.
- Trageser, B. (2017). “Managing Being a Student and a Parent.” Online. Green River College Counseling Department.
- Trageser, B. (2023). “Psychopharmacology and Care Coordination for the Non-Prescriber.” Online. Thrive Counseling Center: Lunch & Learn Series.
- Trageser, B. (2023). “Washington State Licensure, Clinical Supervision, and the Roadmap to Careers in Counseling.” Online. Antioch University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
- Trageser, B. (2022). “Strategies and Considerations for Working with Neurodiverse Clients.” Online. Thrive Counseling Center: Lunch & Learn Series.
- Trageser, B. (2022). “Strategies and Considerations for Working with Neurodiverse Clients: Part II.” Online. Sponsored by Thrive Counseling Center: Lunch & Learn Series.
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- American Counseling Association
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision