- Client-centered care
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed
About Debra
Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and the everyday strain of life changes. She also supports clients coping with low self-esteem and ADHD. Debbie writes in a warm, encouraging way and aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone taking a first step.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to healing. Sessions focus on listening without judgment and helping people set small, realistic goals. Debbie uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build a trusting connection in the room.
Her approach also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and grounding. For clients who have experienced trauma, she incorporates trauma-focused tools including EMDR to reduce the intensity of painful memories.
Debbie describes therapy as a collaborative adventure. She works with people to identify practical steps they can take between sessions. Therapy conversations are paced to match each person’s comfort and energy.
With 14 years of experience and a Washington LMHC credential, she blends compassionate listening with straightforward skills training. Sessions can help people rebuild confidence, improve communication, and regain a sense of direction after difficult experiences.
Approaches used in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and supports people in finding their own solutions. This approach can help when someone needs space to tell their story and be heard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that keep problems going and trying practical behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns by teaching concrete skills to test and shift unhelpful thinking.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to reduce distress tied to painful memories. It involves guided processing techniques to help lessen the emotional charge of past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by saving travel time, enabling shorter check-ins when needed, and allowing sessions during breaks or from another convenient location. Discuss practical scheduling details when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Debbie help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues like isolation, family of origin concerns, and fertility stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on listening and following the client's priorities while offering practical tools and coping strategies.
What experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, motivation challenges, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.