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Debra "Debbie" Briggs, LMHC

LMHC helping clients heal and cope
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Bilingual English Spanish

About Debra "Debbie" Briggs

Debra "Debbie" Briggs brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to counseling and supports people through transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey, helping clients identify personal strengths and build practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, ADHD symptoms, grief, low self-esteem, and the aftermath of abuse or other traumatic experiences.

With training as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she uses evidence-informed methods to help clients pursue healthier relationships and more functional family systems. Her work often addresses attachment and family-of-origin concerns, communication difficulties, codependency, caregiver stress, fertility and adoption-related issues, and questions about life purpose and isolation.

Debbie focuses on creating a hopeful environment where clients can explore pain from sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, and other forms of trauma while developing coping strategies for impulsivity, motivation, and daily functioning. She values the client as the expert of their own story and prioritizes identifying needs within the family system to foster meaningful change.

She offers services in both English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are as they take steps toward healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Debra "Debbie" Briggs have?

Debbie has 14 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with trauma, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, and other life stressors.

Is Debra "Debbie" Briggs a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is listed as WA LMHC LH60500977.

In which languages does Debra "Debbie" Briggs provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Debra "Debbie" Briggs located?

Debbie is located in Washington.

How can I work with Debra "Debbie" Briggs as my therapist?

You can work with Debbie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Debra "Debbie" Briggs work with international clients?

Debbie does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Debra "Debbie" Briggs cost?

Session costs can vary based on factors like location and availability. Therapy sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care



Debbie integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to address a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and strengths as they work toward personal goals; it is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective coping strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided processing to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms, making it a useful option for clients working through post-traumatic stress and abuse recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Debbie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so treatment stays practical and responsive.

Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different formats, making it easier to maintain momentum in treatment and access services from home or other convenient locations.

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