Susan Briggs , LPC

Susan Briggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that reduce worry and build confidence. Her tone is calm and encouraging, aimed at someone taking a hard first step toward change.

Susan creates a welcoming space where people can speak openly about difficult feelings. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than full of jargon. She works to understand each person's priorities before suggesting next steps.

Her approach draws on methods that help people try small changes and notice what works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills.

Narrative Therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and consider alternative meanings. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find their own reasons to change. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the sessions focused on the person’s goals and values.

Susan also addresses concerns common to caregivers, communication struggles, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, midlife transitions, and many women's issues. She guides clients through small, achievable steps and checks in often to adjust the plan.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People who wish to begin choose a Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Practical approaches for online work

Client-Centered Therapy starts by listening closely to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their goals and values. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort thoughts and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication when stress is high.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options, try methods together, and adjust based on what the person prefers and what meets their goals. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change as needed.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a more traditional session feel. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be handy for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options add flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and varied schedules.