Debra "Debbie" Briggs

Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people work through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, ADHD, and big life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and fertility concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Washington. Debbie takes a straightforward, warm approach. She listens first and helps people name what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings. She encourages clients to build on their own strengths while learning new ways to cope. Her methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused tools including EMDR. These approaches are used to reduce overwhelm, manage anxiety, process traumatic memories, and improve daily functioning. Over 14 years of practice, Debbie has supported people facing loss, depression, sexual assault and abuse, relationship conflict, impulsivity, and isolation. She helps clients identify patterns that cause distress and then tests small, manageable changes to bring relief. Starting therapy with her begins with a simple matching process and scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a brief questionnaire so scheduling fits both needs and availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say so you feel understood. It helps people clarify values and goals and is often used for stress, low mood, and confidence concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors feed each other. It teaches simple tools to test unhelpful thoughts, build new habits, and reduce anxiety or impulsivity.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It can support people working through post-traumatic stress and sexual assault or abuse effects.

Choosing the best approach is part of the first work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences. Then she recommends methods to try and adjusts the plan based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process aimed at finding workable steps for daily life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, quicker check-ins when time is tight, and choosing a quieter time of day. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered listening, CBT exercises, and trauma-focused processing to online formats when appropriate.