Katherine (Katie) Briggs helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, substance concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues.
01About Katherine
Katherine (Katie) Briggs helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, substance concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues. She sees adults who struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, grief, ADHD, panic, compulsions, and problems tied to shame or isolation. Katie’s style is direct and steady.
She aims to make sessions practical and focused on what the person wants to change. Katie brings two decades of clinical experience to her work. She has worked extensively with adults who have serious mental health symptoms and co-occurring conditions.
Background and approach
That background means she is used to handling complex concerns like trauma, personality-related struggles, and substance use while attending to everyday functioning. Katie draws from several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns of thinking and behavior, dialectical behavior tools to help with emotion regulation, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment coping.
She also weaves in motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the situation. She is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. Katie practices from Virginia and generally prefers video sessions, though other remote formats are available.
Her work is collaborative - she helps people set practical goals and choose techniques that fit their life. People often come to Katie when symptoms feel overwhelming or when past trauma keeps resurfacing. She focuses on steady progress, teaching skills for immediate relief and planning for longer-term change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701003205 · expires June 2026
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5674-R · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1639263817 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Katherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Katherine names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Katherine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with more helpful alternatives. It works well for anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood-related concerns. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and sharpening interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for mood instability, impulsivity, and strong emotional reactions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written check-ins, want ongoing brief support, or need to fit care into a busy schedule. These formats help make ongoing work possible without commuting and support consistent follow-through.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include ADHD, grief, panic, OCD symptoms, and end-of-life or hospice related counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on skill-building. She mixes structured techniques with reflective discussion to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience working with adults who have serious mental health symptoms and co-occurring disorders. That background informs how she approaches complex or longstanding issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia. The profile lists her as licensed in both Nevada and Virginia where applicable.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She generally prefers video but uses other formats when they work better for the person.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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