Sara Briggs, PhD, LPC-S, NCC

Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? I work with individuals to develop skills to enhance their ability to cope with stressors, manage their symptoms of mental illness, and find healthier ways to balance life’s needs. I am passionate about empowering the strengths and supporting the goals of the individuals I serve. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based, holistic approach to counseling to focus treatment on your entire self rather than only addressing the symptoms you may be currently experiencing. My therapeutic orientation is derived from Cognitive Theory, often integrating interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy depending on individual needs and goals. It is my goal to develop a positive, trusting, and transparent therapeutic relationship. In my clinical experience, I have found that in building the therapeutic relationship, being nonjudgmental, personable, and mindful that we are all human has allowed me to develop meaningful rapport with clients. It is my goal to empower you to reach your goals while offering support as you develop skills to balance life’s challenges. Are you Missouri counselor-in-training seeking licensure and in need of a supervisor? Ask me for details!