Hello and welcome! My name is Wanda Briggs, a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. I am excited to greet you here at the beginning of your journey to embrace healing, growth, and balance. I am wondering if you are experiencing difficult and overwhelming situations in your life which are challenging or painful to manage; if so, I have a strong personal commitment to provide an empathic approach, taking time to truly get to know you and to understand your situation I am committed to helping you navigate these toughest moments- life transitions, struggles in grief and loss, coping with anxiety, depression, or strained relationships. You are not alone as you work to improve your life. I wish to join you in this important work of moving forward and becoming your best self.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
As we develop a counseling relationship, I will partner with you to set goals, educate you in aspects of what you may be experiencing, and walk with you on your healing and growth journey. I am impassioned to collaborate with individuals experiencing loss, grief, and life transitions. Multiple issues arise relating to loss- loss of a loved one, loss of hopes/dreams, loss of a marriage or intimate relationship; and, working through loss requires time, connections, and a safe place. I can help you reconnect with yourself and redefine what is necessary to help you live your life with new understanding and purpose.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The counseling relationship is the foundation for successful treatment no matter what therapeutic modalities are utilized. My greatest strength is established in my holistic and empathic approach that fosters a strong, trust-based relationship and that empowers you to navigate your journey toward mental, physical, and emotional well-being with confidence and support.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have worked in the field of counseling for more than 25 years, receiving my PhD in counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. My approach is holistic and person-centered including the mind, body, and spirit and is tailored to you and your personal experience. I integrate a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Integrative Therapy. We will work collaboratively in a therapeutic partnership. My goal is to hold space that is open and without judgment, encouraging the authenticity of your thoughts and feelings to effectively create personal therapeutic solutions that foster greater insight, perspective, and positive transformational change.
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Integrative
I am committed to using a holistic, integrative approach to counseling that is developed according to the unique needs of a given client. My counseling style is established in fostering an empathic relationship that empowers my client to navigate his/her journey toward mental, physical, and emotional well-being with confidence and support.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The exact treatment approaches that are used with my clients depend on the problems and issues presented. The basic premise behind a CBT approach is to assist the client in forming and understanding how their own thoughts, attitudes and expectations may create distressing beliefs and situations. In the therapeutic relationship, we work collaboratively to identify and replace negative thought/behavioral patterns with more realistic and less harmful thoughts and behaviors.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotion-related problems impact personal, relationship and family dynamics. In our work together we will examine the emotional distress you are experiencing and develop goals to transform negative emotional responses and patterns of interaction.
Grief Therapy
Grief is a complicated emotion that most people experience following loss and life transitions. For some, grief impacts the ability to function in daily life and through our counseling sessions, you will have the opportunity to talk about your feelings, methods to reduce and cope with intense and painful thoughts and feelings, and begin to adapt to life with loss. Through this journey you will find a safe place to begin to search for meaning in and purpose in your continued living.
Couples Counseling
A major benefit of couples counseling is that opportunity to explore your relationship dynamics and communication. This process can include strengthening your relationship, healing old wounds, feeling heard, managing both partner's difficult emotions, learning to resolve conflicts, and creating beneficial patterns of interaction.