Glen Briggs, LCSW

Glen Briggs is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 37 years of experience in community behavioral health. He holds a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and has spent much of his career working in Buffalo, counseling people facing a wide range of mental health conditions, often alongside addictions or physical health challenges.

He has worked across settings that include mental health and addiction clinics and a co-occurring continuing day treatment program, delivering individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational groups, couples counseling, family therapy and crisis phone counseling. His practice has included work with people from diverse ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds, and he has developed an interest in online counseling as a way to reach individuals who might not otherwise seek help.

Glen favors a pragmatic, collaborative approach that emphasizes solution-focused strategies and the development of practical coping and problem-solving skills. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns, and he regularly solicits client feedback to tailor interventions to each person s needs and preferences. Colleagues and those he has worked with note his non-judgmental manner and use of humor, which many find engaging, respectful and sincere.

Glen invites anyone who thinks he might be a good fit to click the Work With Me! button to begin the process of exploring therapy together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Glen Briggs uses approaches that are practical and collaborative. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client s own goals and pace, with the therapist offering empathy and support to help people find their own solutions - this is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and helps people develop strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable changes that move a person toward their goals, which can be especially helpful for stress, coping skills and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Glen collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals and preferences, and he adjusts techniques based on ongoing feedback so the plan fits the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and ongoing support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family and other commitments, and they expand access to consistent support from a licensed professional when in-person visits are impractical.