“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself”
-Jalaluddin Rumi
I admire your decision to pursue change and the courage to ask for help with the journey. Thank you for sharing some of your personal information and therefore let me take this opportunity to introduce myself.
My name is Glen Briggs and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from Syracuse University with a Master of Social Work degree and have over 30 years of experience practicing community behavioral health in Buffalo. I have counseled individuals with a myriad of problems, including the full range of mental health conditions and often these individuals have had concurrent addictions or physical health challenges. The people I have worked with come from a broad range of ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds.
Working within the settings of mental health and addiction clinics, as well as a co-occurring continuing day treatment program; I have provided individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational groups, couples counseling, family therapy and crisis phone counseling. The utilization of online counseling in its various forms interests me as a new means to connect with individuals in need who may otherwise not seek therapy.
As you read through these various counselor profiles, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the different therapies and approaches being described, leaving you to wonder what might be best for you. Research shows that therapy works and the particular type of therapy provided isn’t as important as what is called the “therapeutic alliance”. The therapeutic alliance refers to the quality and strength of the collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, where there is agreement on goals, methods to be used, the role of the therapist and preferences of the client. To use an analogy, there are many ways to get to your desired destination but the means of transportation you choose, depends on the preferences you find most important (ex. fastest route, most scenic, least hectic). So as you go about choosing a therapist, my recommendation would be to not get caught up on the theoretical orientation the person utilizes but focus more on how they like to conduct their therapy sessions, areas of interest and whether their communication style seems like it might be a good fit for you and the things you value most.
As one might expect of someone with over 30 years of experience, I have developed an eclectic approach to therapy with less reliance on theoretical concepts and more emphasis on solution-focused strategies that develop problem-solving and coping skills. While I draw a fair amount from Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, I elicit ongoing consumer feedback and collaboration, to inform the approaches to which the individual will be most responsive. I have been told that my non-judgmental style and use of humor, engages people, as they find me easy to relate to, respectful and sincere in my efforts to help individuals facilitate their desired change and improve their overall quality of life.
If you think I would be able to help you, please click on the button marked “Work With Me!”
Thank you,
Glen Briggs
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 032613
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Glen Briggs. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Glenard J Briggs is a prince among men. We do not deserve a Glen Briggs.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Glen for 4 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Glen is consistent- understanding- compassionate especially following up if I’ve been having harder time than usual in life. 2 years and counting
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Glen for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Glen is patient, reliable, understanding, and has a jovial sense of humor in his practice. He never shies away from learning about an area new to him, and will consult with other counselors when he recognizes his own need to know more in order to offer the best treatment he can for his patients. Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Glen for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Glen is incredibly thoughtful and helpful. He actively listens and offers perspectives & advice. He has helped me battle my anxiety and has given me many tools to continue fighting.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Glen for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Glenn is great! He is a great listener and has a great communication style.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Glen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Glen brings compassion and insight to each our sessions. From our first meeting I felt comfortable and understood.
Written on Nov 28, 2019 after therapy with Glen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes