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Online therapist

Christina Briggs

Supportive LCSW for family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Christina

Christina Briggs is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practical experience. She is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family strains, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She aims to create a calm, accepting space where parents and adults can speak freely about stressful family matters.

Christina keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens first, then helps clients sort through what matters most.

Background and approach

Together they set small, manageable steps to try between meetings. Progress is checked and plans are adjusted as needed. Her work draws on clear, evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness exercises.

These approaches are used to help people change unhelpful thoughts, cope with strong emotions, and build skills for everyday life. Christina explains tools in plain language and practices them in session so they are easier to use at home. People can expect a supportive tone and direct guidance.

Conversations focus on concrete problems and practical next steps. Christina encourages steady effort and celebrates small wins while addressing setbacks with patience. She offers sessions in English and provides care through a mix of formats to fit different schedules.

Prospective clients in Mississippi can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.

Therapies that translate well to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on noticing thought patterns and trying new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems that come from repetitive unhelpful thoughts. DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, teaches skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships through practical exercises and step-by-step coaching. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help calm the mind and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Christina works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. She explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan as progress is made or priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules and different comfort levels. These formats let people connect from home, handle brief check-ins between meetings, and keep therapy consistent when life gets hectic. The aim is to make therapy more accessible and easier to use alongside day-to-day responsibilities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christina address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Additional areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, and more.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on clear steps. Christina listens closely and then helps set realistic goals and homework to practice between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings ten years of professional experience to her work, combining that background with hands-on, skills-based approaches.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds MS LCSW C11307 and is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee. Her profile lists Mississippi as the primary location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Mississippi
Languages
English

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