Glen Briggs , LCSW

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” - Jalaluddin Rumi

Glen Briggs welcomes people who are ready for change and recognizes the courage it takes to ask for support. He is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University. Across a 37-year career in community behavioral health based in Buffalo, he has worked with individuals facing a wide range of mental health conditions, often alongside addictions or physical health challenges, and with people from diverse ethnic, geographic, and economic backgrounds.

He has practiced in mental health and addiction clinics and within a co-occurring continuing day treatment program, offering individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational groups, couples counseling, family therapy, and crisis phone support. Glen has a particular interest in online counseling as another way to reach people who might not otherwise seek help.

His approach is eclectic with an emphasis on solution-focused strategies that build problem-solving and coping skills. He draws substantially from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while inviting ongoing feedback and collaboration to shape treatment. He has been told that his non-judgmental style and use of humor help people feel engaged, and that he comes across as easy to relate to, respectful, and sincere in his efforts to support meaningful change. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches That Guide Glen Briggs' Online Practice

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s goals and perspectives lead the work. This approach supports people who need a collaborative relationship to explore values, identity, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often useful for managing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and developing practical coping skills for day-to-day challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and builds on existing strengths to create change quickly. It can be especially helpful for people seeking concrete strategies for problems such as relationship strains, parenting challenges, career decisions, or coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Glen Briggs works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies based on ongoing feedback and progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for people who live far from services or who prefer remote sessions, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor contact styles to each client’s comfort and goals.