Sarah Briggs

I was born in Southern California but have spent most of my life in the Pacific Northwest. Early in life, I experienced trauma and this shaped the way that I viewed myself, others, and the world. I come from a resilient family that has battled with mental illness and substance abuse. What began my path to become a counselor is the love of people and understanding why people do what they do.

I have been working in the field of counseling since 2012 in a variety of settings: homeless shelters, outpatient behavioral health clinics, jails, hospitals, in the community, in people’s homes, group practice, in-person and Telehealth. These experiences have taught me that client’s lives are far more robust than what is presented in the comfort of a counselor’s office. I have learned that being an excellent counselor means focusing on the individual’s health and wellness in a holistic and dynamic manner.

My therapeutic approach is culturally sensitive, collaborative, integrative and strengths based. I assist clients in recognizing their own resilience and identifying solutions that are aligned with their core values.

I am ready to work with you no matter where you are on your life path or your readiness to change. I understand that the road to recovery is a nonlinear process. You hold the keys to your recovery and my role is to guide you in unlocking the doors to your greatness. My desire for you is to gain the skills to thrive in your recovery, improve quality of life, and find purpose.

Most of my experience at Thrive Wellness Clinic has been meeting with clients in person, but right now I am only meeting with clients via telehealth (both effective and convenient).

When not working with clients, I provide clinical supervision to counseling students and new licensed associate counselors.

I am married with four children and live in beautiful Tacoma. I have an English cream golden retriever, a red short-haired dachshund, and a tabby cat. In my spare time, I enjoy arts and crafts, playing the keyboard, gardening, cooking/baking, walking, hiking, sports, enjoying nature, and spending time with my family and friends.