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Debra "Debbie" Briggs

Debra "Debbie" Briggs, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Gently practical therapy for rebuilding self worth

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14 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Calm listening
  • Skill focused
  • Bilingual support

About Debra

Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem concerns, life transitions, and ADHD. She brings 14 years of experience to sessions and speaks English and Spanish. Debbie frames therapy as a shared process and encourages each person to use their own strengths to move forward.

In practical sessions she listens first and follows the client's lead. She uses clear, goal-focused techniques and slower-paced exploration when trauma or painful memories come up. Sessions can focus on reducing anxious thoughts, building confidence, managing ADHD-related impulsivity, or coping with big life changes.

Her approach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused methods including EMDR. That mix means she combines active skills practice with space for emotional processing. Clients often work on small, achievable changes between meetings.

Debbie has helped people navigate issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, fertility and caregiver stress, family of origin problems, and recovery after sexual assault. She emphasizes hope and practical next steps when people feel stuck or isolated.

To begin, she asks that people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches work online and help build self worth

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify values, goals, and strengths. This approach helps when people feel unsure about themselves or need a steady, accepting space to talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include skill practice, like identifying negative thinking patterns and testing new actions, which can reduce anxiety and improve self esteem.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that supports processing painful memories. It is used when past events continue to cause distress and interfere with daily life.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the person about symptoms, history, and goals, then suggest one or a blend of methods. That collaborative planning aims to find what fits the client's needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer commute demands, and the ability to continue consistent sessions during life transitions. Online work can still include focused skill practice, mindfulness exercises, and trauma processing depending on the chosen approach.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiving stress, and women's issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then uses clear techniques and small goals to help people build skills and confidence.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with individuals on grief, mood concerns, trauma, self esteem, relationship conflict, and ADHD.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Washington.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can I work with her from another country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I get started?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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