Briana Woodside is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Briana joined MECC with 10+ years of experience working with children and families, specifically in the field of adoption. Through this work she supported all members of the adoption constellation in navigating their roles and understanding and honoring the child’s perspective and experiences. Briana has received certification in TAC (Training for Adoption Competency) and enjoys working with birth parents, adoptive parents and adopted persons. Briana is trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy), PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) and is a trained facilitator of COSP (Circle of Security of Parenting).

Briana provides individual and family therapy. She has a passion for helping families to strengthen their connections with one another and heal attachment injuries. She has experience working with young children, adolescents and young adults experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and divorce of caregivers. Briana strives to provide support tailored to the needs of each individual child and family and to do so in an environment that promotes safety, respect, and belonging. She values a collaborative approach with clients and caregivers to reach the goal of helping children heal and grow. Briana has a passion for the work she engages in with children and families in the therapeutic setting, and she is equally as passionate about providing information through presentations to educators, caregivers, and other community partners to further strengthen the support network available to children and youth in Kearney and the surrounding areas.