Therapist profile
Debra "Debbie" Briggs, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Stress and Trauma focused
Continue with DebraWhere Debra stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / LH60500977
- NPI
- 1891192928
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Washington
About
- Codependency support
- EMDR and trauma work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Debra
Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a Washington state LMHC with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on codependency, attachment and family of origin issues, and concerns such as isolation and impulsivity.
Debbie keeps sessions straightforward and person-centered. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them notice what already works. Conversations are practical and geared toward skills that can be used between sessions to manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques. She also uses mindfulness practices and solution-focused work to help people identify small steps forward. For trauma-related concerns she includes trauma-focused methods and EMDR when appropriate to address past hurt and intrusive memories.
Debbie often helps people who put others first and lose sight of their own needs. She talks through patterns of people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, caretaking fatigue, and the anxiety that comes with those roles. Sessions can include skill building for boundaries, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.
She works in English and Spanish and practices in Washington. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started. The first sessions typically clarify goals and the most useful next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person's perspective. In practice this means the therapist encourages clients to lead conversations about what matters and helps clarify personal goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that addresses distressing memories through structured processing and can help with symptoms that follow traumatic events.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Debbie will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins during a workday or an evening. Online work also makes it easier to continue regular meetings while managing caregiving, appointments, or travel. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and pacing during the first session so therapy can fit into everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with additional focus on codependency and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes practical skills, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on grief, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, relationship patterns, and related concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to clarify goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.