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Debra "Debbie" Briggs, LMHC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Debra

Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative journey and emphasizes clients' strengths while helping them navigate grief, loss, motivation challenges, and relationship conflicts. Debbie seeks to help clients uncover practical ways to build healthier patterns and rediscover hope for the future.

Her work often focuses on strengthening interpersonal connections and clarifying individual needs within broader family dynamics. She brings trauma-informed methods alongside skills-based approaches to address issues such as post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, abandonment, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.

Debbie values each person's expertise about their own life and supports them in translating insight into meaningful change and more functional day-to-day routines.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Debbie uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative environment where the client's perspective leads the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and building on a person's existing strengths to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common method she employs, offering structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, impulsivity, and mood concerns. EMDR is also part of her clinical toolkit and is used as a trauma-focused method to help process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns to decide whether a skills-based plan, a trauma-focused pathway, or a more client-led stance is the best fit, and adjustments are made collaboratively as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These varied formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the style of contact that feels most comfortable while working on stress, ADHD-related challenges, trauma recovery, and everyday coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist support?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD, as well as related concerns such as attachment issues, impulsivity, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help clients identify strengths and develop workable strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
Debbie has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals on grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, motivation, and related life challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the credential LMHC with licence WA LMHC LH60500977 and practices in Washington.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a cancellable subscription model.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

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

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English, Spanish