- Trauma-focused support
- Strengths-based work
- Spanish spoken
About Debra
Debra "Debbie" Briggs is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She brings 14 years of experience and a practical, steady approach to sessions. Debbie speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Debbie focuses on building on each person's strengths and priorities. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real problems. She listens for what matters most, then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals they can use between appointments.
Her work often addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, abandonment and attachment concerns, and challenges related to adoption and foster care. She also helps people with caregiver stress, codependency, impulsivity, and feeling isolated or stuck. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches are available alongside mindfulness practices.
EMDR is included among her approaches when trauma processing is needed, used alongside talk-based work to reduce overwhelming memories and improve daily functioning. Debbie emphasizes collaboration so clients help shape which methods are tried and when to adjust course.
People who contact her can expect a supportive tone and straightforward planning. She aims to help clients notice small changes that build into lasting differences, and she encourages questions about how therapy will fit into each person’s life.
Approaches for online trauma and coping work
Debbie commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage day-to-day symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can identify their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma processing is appropriate; EMDR pairs focused memory work with guided bilateral stimulation to help lessen the intensity of distressing memories. Together these approaches aim to reduce symptoms and increase coping skills while honoring each person's pace.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That conversation guides whether to focus on skills practice, mindfulness, trauma processing, or a combination of methods.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone join from a location that reduces travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well over remote visits, helping therapy fit into everyday life without requiring a major routine change.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and goal oriented. She listens first, then helps set practical steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience working with people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, and related concerns. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to each person.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credential LMHC, noted as WA LMHC, and practices in Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats when booking to match your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.