Cheryl (Susie) Briggs , LCMHC

Cheryl (Susie) Briggs is a licensed mental health professional in Utah with 20 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. As an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - she brings long-term clinical experience to work with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem, and confidence building.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual's circumstances and goals. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies and empathetic support designed to help clients move toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Cheryl (Susie) Briggs focuses on creating a supportive environment for that process. She partners with clients to develop personalized plans that reflect their needs and priorities, offering steady guidance as they pursue greater well-being and fulfillment.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Cheryl (Susie) Briggs uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. These approaches help people recognize common thought distortions and build more balanced perspectives, which can improve stress management and emotional resilience.

She also employs skills-based strategies that teach practical coping tools for managing stress, improving communication in relationships, and addressing parenting challenges. These techniques emphasize real-world skills clients can apply between sessions to support lasting change.

For those affected by trauma or grief, Cheryl (Susie) Briggs incorporates trauma-informed methods that prioritize pacing, safety, and processing of difficult experiences in a way that suits each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl (Susie) Briggs works collaboratively with clients to determine which evidence-based techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, allow clients to engage from home or on the go. This format can make it easier to access consistent support, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and maintain momentum between appointments while working with licensed professionals such as Cheryl (Susie) Briggs.