Desirée G. Briggs, MA, LCMHC

It didn’t dawn on me until after graduating with an undergraduate degree in Business Management and concentration in Music and Theater, that maybe I should be a counselor instead, lol. Realizing that I had a calling to not only be a listening ear but to also provide counsel to those who are hurting and are in need of direction for their lives and safe space to figure things out; I obtained my Mas

ter’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. The one constant in my life that stuck out for me was relationships. Relationships with others as well as your relationship with your SELF. Dealing with low self-esteem and symptoms of anxiety, I have struggled to feel good enough in many areas of my life. Attending a Performing Arts High School helped with some of my confidence but then came College lol. Having been in multiple failed relationships prior to getting married and helping friends and family members to deal with and cope with their relationship issues as well as seeing the breakdown in relationships in the business and church arenas; I realized just how important a relationship of any kind is to almost every dimension of life. Every day we are involved in one relationship in one way or another; whether short lived or long term, whether romantic, familial, business or internal, whether mentoring or by providing service to others; we are always dealing with or involved in a relationship. These relationships will flounder or flourish based on the mindset, experience and coping skills of the individuals involved in them. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I have experienced providing individuals, couples, families and children with coping skills to facilitate the improvement of their life skills, and relationships. I have had the honor to help others increase their insight into their challenges and flaws as well as discovering and understanding their gifts and talents. All of this, and more, is pivotal in order to not only to be a well-functioning, competent and social and emotionally intelligently sound individual; but to also fellowship in authentic, transparent, loving and trusting relationships with oneself and others. This doesn't mean that I am perfect or that you or your relationships will be. Relationships can be hard because of all of the things I previously mentioned. But they take work, dedication, willingness to listen and understand and openness to change; and they are constantly challenged by life and people. The bible says in Romans 12:18 (NLT) - "Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone." Sometimes others don't want to live in peace and we can do only what we can do; in that relationship, in that season, and in that situation. A healthier / better you creates healthier relationships; and healthier relationships create healthier / better families, marriages, communities, businesses, groups, churches and more. If you want to learn more about improving yourself and improving your relationships from someone who has gotten it wrong at times and right at others, has failed miserably and continues to learn and be open everyday to what relationships can look like, from a person who constantly fights to fill the space created for me... then I'm here to help

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