Willow Whitehouse-Briggs, LCPC

Willow Whitehouse-Briggs is licensed in Maine as an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and brings more than 35 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She has worked with both teens and adults to address concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger management.

Her background includes traditional clinical training and many years as a school psychologist, along with study and practice in Dance Movement Therapy and Authentic Movement. This training has shaped her appreciation for how experiences can be held in the body, and she weaves a body-mind-spirit perspective into the way she works with people. Willow values the strengths each person carries and treats individuals as the experts of their own stories. She supports clients in mobilizing those strengths to meet life challenges and to pursue more fulfilling, happier lives.

Willow emphasizes courage, self-compassion, and self-love as foundations for growth and change, offering attentive support and practical guidance at whatever stage of life a person occupies. She looks forward to accompanying clients as they take steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Willow Whitehouse-Briggs

Willow Whitehouse-Briggs draws from several well-established approaches to tailor care to each person. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early bonds and how those patterns influence present relationships and emotional reactions, which can be useful for people struggling with trust, closeness, or recurring relational conflicts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and meeting clients where they are, helping individuals strengthen self-understanding, self-esteem, and the capacity for self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, stress, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Willow collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape time-limited skill work, deeper exploration, or a blend of strategies as appropriate.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living in rural areas. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to virtual formats, supporting continuity of care and making it easier to integrate therapeutic work into daily life.