About Laine
Laine Briggs is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Georgia and Washington and helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, depression, grief, and trauma. She speaks English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Laine focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can share what they are feeling. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational.
How Laine works
She encourages clear communication and practical steps so clients can try new ways of relating outside of sessions. Her work often centers on how past attachment patterns affect current relationships. She uses emotionally-focused and attachment-based ideas to help people identify painful interaction cycles and respond differently.
Laine also draws on the Gottman Method to improve communication and problem-solving between partners. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people notice strong emotions and choose helpful actions instead of reacting automatically.
For those who have experienced trauma or abuse, Laine uses trauma-focused techniques that move at a pace the client can tolerate while addressing symptoms like panic or post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, multicultural concerns, guilt and shame, and identity questions related to autism and Asperger syndrome.
Her approach balances emotional insight with real-world tools so clients can make steady progress between meetings.
Laine lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Laine works with
The areas below are the ones Laine selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
Online approaches for relationships and trauma
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current responses in close relationships. It helps people notice patterns that leave them feeling disconnected and practice new ways of reaching out and responding. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a hands-on approach for improving how partners connect emotionally and resolve conflict by focusing on underlying feelings and needs. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and body sensations so strong feelings can be managed without acting on them impulsively.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to find what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for longer sessions that include exercises and conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, on-the-go support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving demands.
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