Debra “Debbie” Briggs
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Debra
Each day we have in life is a bright new adventure just waiting to be discovered! I view my work in counseling as an adventure I am privileged to share with each client! In my 15 years of experience I have worked with individuals as they have struggled to overcome and cope with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship conflict, ADHD, motivation, self esteem, confidence, coping with life changes, and other distressing circumstances. I enjoy helping individuals create healthy, functional relationships and lives that flourish. My focus is on strengthening the family system, identifying each individual’s needs, and discovering hope for their future. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
What Debra helps with
- ADHD
- Coping with life changes
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Debra works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Debbie has been such an amazing therapist and resource as I've restarted therapy and have been navigating some challenging circumstances in life. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space and offers practical tools that have truly made a difference in my journey.”
- “Debbie is empathetic and a great listener. She gives me ideas on how to manage my relationships and I appreciate her so much!”
- “She is amazing always listening to what I have to say, gives me her advice and she always calms me down”
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- “Awesome”
- “She has been a life saver.<br /> I have had some important decisions to make, and she has really helped me through this hard time”
- “Debbie tracks me very well. Listens attentively and gives me ideas and insights on what she hears.Im comfortable with her. I don’t feel judged.”
- “Debbie provides a lot of resources and helps me contextualize them for the work we are doing. I’m making fast progress.”
- “Debbie is a great therapist! She listens to my concerns and is very understanding and supportive. She’s helped me unpack my current issues and work to move forward with helpful and insightful tips and techniques.”
- “She is a great individual and therapist. She listens and really hears what I’m telling her! Highly recommend.”
- “This has been extremely helpful for the first 4 sessions”
- “I am very happy to be her client again. 💕”
- “Debbie has been quite interested in what I'm dealing with. She has been helping me to move in the right direction with some physical and mental healing. I'm using a few suggestions that she has given me in helping myself to push forward in a positive way. I think that she very genuinely cares about her patients. She is a great listener and understands how to deal with people in my age group. I certainly appreciate that!”
- “It is my first experience using online therapy and support and Debbie has been a great support. She listens to you and provides useful insights and questions that have helped me to understand more about my self and my behaviors.”
- “she's awesome and very nice!”
- “Debbie listens so well and encourages me to be my best. I felt comfortable with her even in my very first online session. =)”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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