- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Debra
Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a Washington LMHC with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, life changes, and ADHD. She also lists life purpose among her focus areas. Debra speaks English and Spanish.
Debra keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens to each person's story and helps them name the problems they want to change. Treatment can include talking through painful memories, building new routines for focus and mood, and learning skills to manage anxiety or overwhelm.
Her approach blends several methods. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot thinking patterns that worsen mood and behavior. EMDR is part of her work for people processing traumatic memories, and mindfulness exercises are used to practice staying present.
Debra also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress between visits. Sessions often include skill practice, feedback, and steps to try between meetings. This makes progress easier to notice and adjust.
Her background includes many years supporting people through loss, sexual assault, attachment and family-of-origin issues, fertility-related stress, and caregiver strain. She aims to help people who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health to find clearer next steps.
To begin, people follow the site process to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The therapist and client then work together to set goals and choose which methods will help most.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Debra commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Client-centered work means she listens closely and helps people identify what matters most to them, which is useful when someone feels directionless after a life change. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily routines. EMDR is used to process distressing memories and can be offered when past trauma is a central concern.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss options, explain what each method involves, and together with the client decide which techniques to try first. That selection can change as goals evolve or new priorities emerge during sessions.
The therapist's session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around the workday, or let someone join from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can use single-method or mixed-method sessions, and Debra adapts methods to match the client's goals and practical needs.
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 she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment issues, fertility concerns, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered listening to hear what matters most and combines that with CBT and solution-focused steps to create practical next actions. Sessions include skill practice and short-term goals to test changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, anxiety, mood, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.