Katherine (Katie) Briggs, LCPC, LPC

Therapeutic approaches and online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes learning concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating strong emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can help with stress, impulsivity, and mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then use techniques from these approaches together. That collaborative process helps shape a clear plan that changes as needs change.

Online care here is offered by a licensed professional through several formats: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is often used for focused therapy sessions, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or coaching between appointments. These options offer flexibility to fit work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping therapeutic progress on track.