About Debra
Debra "Debbie" Briggs helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and the everyday strains that get in the way of feeling steady. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, ADHD, coping with life changes, and recovery after sexual assault or abuse. Debbie speaks English and Spanish and brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice in Washington.
Her style is warm and practical. She treats each person as the expert on their own story.
How Debra works
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps that build confidence over time. Debbie values straightforward conversation and gentle encouragement. She uses several evidence-based methods to meet real concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is offered for trauma and strong memories that keep causing distress. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used to find calm and practical next steps.
Debbie has worked for more than a decade with people facing abandonment, attachment, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and fertility concerns. She also supports those dealing with impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Her approach blends listening with skills training so progress is measurable.
Debbie encourages people to take the next small step when they feel ready. She helps prioritize goals and develops a plan that fits daily life. The work is collaborative, paced to the person's needs, and focused on creating sustainable change.
Debra lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Debra works with
The areas below are the ones Debra selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead to build trust and understanding. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story and be heard without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves noticing thoughts and habits and trying small experiments to change how someone feels and acts; it works well for anxiety, stress, and motivation issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, called EMDR, targets disturbing memories by pairing guided attention with processing techniques to reduce the emotional charge linked to trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and comfort levels become clear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises, phone sessions can fit during a work break or when lower bandwidth is needed, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to keep momentum between meetings and to fit therapy into everyday life.
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