- Client-centered approach
- Grief and loss focus
- Practical coping skills
About Lisa
Lisa Briggs is a Michigan-based licensed social worker who has spent 12 years supporting people through hard life moments. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on building on existing strengths. She encourages small, practical steps toward change and stays alongside people as they try new ways of coping.
Her work often centers on grief and loss along with stress and anxiety. She also helps people who are working on self-esteem and adjusting to big life changes. Hospice and end-of-life counseling are additional areas she has experience in.
Lisa uses Client-Centered Therapy as a central approach, which means she follows each person’s pace and priorities in sessions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows in on concrete goals and small steps to reach them.
In sessions she listens for practical strengths and helps shape doable strategies. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented when helpful, with space for processing feelings about loss or transition. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who want a therapist who emphasizes respect, collaboration, and real-world coping strategies may find her style a good fit. She invites clients who are ready to try gradual change and to use what already helps them as a foundation for healing.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person in front of the therapist; it helps when someone needs acceptance and space to tell their story. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and offers practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable goals and the next steps a person can take to move forward.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 might mean prioritizing listening and validation at first, then adding CBT techniques or focused solution-building as goals become clearer.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity of care during transitions or when in-person visits are harder to arrange. The emphasis is on practical ways to use sessions to cope with grief, manage stress, and build everyday strategies.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lisa commonly address?
She works with grief and loss, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and adapting to life changes. Hospice and end-of-life counseling are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, centering the client’s perspective. She combines listening with practical steps tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
Lisa has 12 years of professional experience working in social work and counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MI LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what about cost?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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