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Lisa Briggs, LMSW

Empathetic social worker helping people move forward

12 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Lisa

Lisa Briggs is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing grief, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also has a background in hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Lisa approaches each person with respect and practical support. She starts by listening and helping people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on strengths the client already has and small steps that build forward momentum.

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Background and approach

Lisa believes people are the experts on their own stories and uses that as the foundation for planning change. Her work blends straightforward tools with open, nonjudgmental conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Solution-Focused strategies help set short-term goals and track progress in simple ways. Lisa aims to make sessions feel useful from the start. She helps people find coping strategies for grief and manage day-to-day stress and anxiety.

She also supports clients facing decisions or emotions tied to end-of-life care. Practical matters like next steps and homework are kept simple and concrete. People leave sessions with one or two clear actions to try before the next meeting.

That focus on doable moves helps build confidence and steady change over time.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people notice their own strengths and choices. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to process grief or emotional strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes between meetings. This method can help with anxiety, stress, and boosting everyday coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying a few tactics, checking what helps, and adjusting over time together.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports short, ongoing reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progress between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes, including hospice and end-of-life issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is attentive and practical. She listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps and uses CBT and solution-focused tools when helpful.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in social work and counseling settings in Michigan.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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