Katherine (Katie) Briggs, LCPC, LPC

Katherine (Katie) Briggs is a licensed counselor with 20 years of experience helping adults navigate serious mental health challenges and regain stability in their lives. She has spent much of her career working with people managing depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, co-occurring conditions, substance use, trauma and PTSD, and personality-related difficulties, guiding them toward practical coping strategies and meaningful change. She is licensed in both Virginia and Nevada and typically prefers to meet with clients via video sessions to support continuity of care and a strong therapeutic connection.

Briggs combines a range of therapeutic methods to address symptoms and improve daily functioning, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her background includes work with issues across the lifespan and a broad array of concerns including anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy matters, addictions, parenting challenges, and mood disorders. She approaches each case with steadiness and practical focus, helping individuals rebuild routines, manage symptoms, and move toward their personal goals.

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC denotes a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC denotes a Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting licensure to provide clinical mental health services in multiple jurisdictions.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and difficulties with daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be particularly useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, helping reduce rumination, improve focus, and support stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine (Katie) Briggs collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, and she adjusts methods as needs evolve.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and those who cannot attend in person. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing therapeutic support across different formats, making it easier to maintain consistency, access care from home, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable.