About
Name
Kristine Briggs
Pronouns
She/Her
Background
Social Work License Designation(s)
LMSW-Clinical
Education History
MSW from Grand Valley State University 1999
What appointment format(s) can you provide?
In-Person, Virtual
Area(s) of Expertise
Other Area(s) of Expertise
-Completed BEST PRACTICES IN TRANSGENDER MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE through the Global Education Initiative & WPATH in 2017
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training through Beck Institute 2018
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training through Beck Institute 2018
Primary Practice Population(s)
Children, Adolescents, Adults
About
Tell us a little about your social work practice/services
I am a clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience working with children, young adults, and their parents. I have a special interest in providing counseling for individuals suffering from anxiety or depression, as well as clients struggling with gender identity or trans issues.
My goal is to help everyone reach their full potential by using a variety of techniques to help them change their thinking, mood, and behavior. Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, I help clients look at things from a new, more helpful perspective. I help clients identify, evaluate, and challenge automatic, negative thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are structured, goal-oriented, and problem-focused. I recognize and respect diversity within the transgender and gender non-conforming culture.
My goal is to help everyone reach their full potential by using a variety of techniques to help them change their thinking, mood, and behavior. Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, I help clients look at things from a new, more helpful perspective. I help clients identify, evaluate, and challenge automatic, negative thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are structured, goal-oriented, and problem-focused. I recognize and respect diversity within the transgender and gender non-conforming culture.
Contact Info
Phone
Website/Webpage
Location
Counties Served (in-person)
Allegan, Kalamazoo, Van Buren
City
Kalamazoo