Susan Briggs
Welcome! I'm Susan Briggs, and I am here to help provide you with a safe and welcoming environment to allow you the space to explore obstacles and concerns regarding your mental health and quality of life.
After establishing a good rapport together, and progressing through our agreed upon treatment plan, you will have the tools you need to continue into your next season without my support.
I will bring various tools and approaches to help you in key areas like communications, boundaries, family dynamics, and other concerns that you have.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then give you an opportunity to provide an overview of the specific areas you would like to explore. From that initial summary, we will work together on an appropriate treatment plan going forward.
Strengths
Over the years, I've developed strengths in listening well, clearly identifying key areas of struggle, and providing an encouraging environment that improves overall self-worth and self-confidence.
Ideal clients
I am especially motivated to work with those experiencing anxiety because it is the underlying obstacle to satisfaction in so many areas of your life, whether it's your friendships, family relationships, marriage or work place. I also welcome couples who are struggling to communicate more effectively and help them develop active listening skills in order to help them better understand and relate to one another.
Origin story
I became a mental health therapist because I am passionate about helping people feel seen and heard along with understanding themselves better. I also want to help clients navigate challenges they are experiencing and help them discover strengths and resilience they already possess.
Ongoing work together
As we continue to work together, each session will build on what we have talked about and experienced previously. It is important to understand experiences that have impacted you, your thoughts, emotions and patterns. As we gain insight into these specific areas, we can then begin developing new ways of thinking, responding and realating to yourself and others.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Thoughts influence a person's emotions and body sensations, which then impact their actions. Learning to recognize and reframe thoughts can help a person change behaviors.
Couples Counseling
With couples I combine several different methods, which include CBT, reflective listening and narrative therapy. Also focus on communication and listening to help clients learn to hear one another and communicate in a more self-regulated way.
Christian Counseling
For Christian clients I apply counseling methodologies through the lens of their Christian worldview, drawing on biblical principles and content that can help them address mental health issues.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In working with DBT, I help clients better regulate their emotions when stressed, equipping them to better cope and problem solve.
Motivational Interviewing
People who are in the process of change respond well to Motivational Interviewing. Working with the client on the stages of change helps them recognize where they are in the process of change and what they need to do in order to accomplish their goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense PC007534