What Makes Briana Bass with The Wellness Institute a Good Neighbor?

Looking for progress you can feel, not platitudes you forget by Monday? We sit down with North Texas therapist Briana Bass of The Wellness Institute – Briana Bass Therapy to explore how high-functioning, driven people can get unstuck with practical tools, clear structure, and a refreshingly no-fluff approach to mental health and relationships. Briana blends advanced training with a decade of corporate experience, so her guidance lands where many of us live—deadlines, boardrooms, and the daily grind—without losing the human touch that makes change possible.

We unpack one of the biggest myths in couples work: that therapy is a last resort. Briana explains why earlier is better, how small habits compound into lasting connection, and what it means to invest in all eight forms of intimacy so your relationship can weather the natural ups and downs. From simple weekly rituals to rating your strengths together, you’ll hear concrete ways to build trust, closeness, and momentum.

Modern dating gets a reality check too. If apps have you exhausted, Briana’s strategy is to treat the process like a light, repeatable system: skim profiles for basics, rely on in-person data, standardize first dates, and cap the time to protect your energy. The goal isn’t to be robotic—it’s to stay curious and consistent long enough to find better matches without burning out. We also talk about accessibility, why her practice relies on word of mouth over ads, and how keeping operations lean helps her maintain lower rates while staying fully booked.

If you’re feeling 70 percent and want to climb higher, this conversation is your permission to start before the crisis. Tune in, pick one small change to try this week, and tell us what moved the needle for you. If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find practical help close to home.

To learn more about The Wellness Institute Briana Bass Therapy go to:

🌐 www.brianabass.org

📍 Serving Dallas, Austin, and all of Texas through in-person and virtual sessions

📞 (972) 755-9608