Susan Briggs

Susan Briggs is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel isolated, overwhelmed by anxiety, or stuck by low self-esteem. Her tone is encouraging and straightforward, and she aims to make that first step feel possible for someone who is worried about reaching out.

Susan creates a calm space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. She listens first and then helps people set small, clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings to feel less alone and more able to manage stress.

Her work draws on several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. Susan uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotions feel intense and people need tools to cope in the moment.

Susan also brings motivational interviewing and narrative therapy into sessions when clients want to explore what matters most to them. These approaches help people find direction and rebuild confidence after setbacks. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

People who come for help with caregiver stress, relationship strain, or midlife changes will find a practical, steady approach. Susan emphasizes listening, clear next steps, and building small wins that reduce isolation and improve daily life.

How Susan’s approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to sort out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, and social worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and adapt as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Remote work can also make scheduling around caregiving or work responsibilities simpler. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively through remote meetings when both people agree on the setup and goals.