Glen Briggs

Glen Briggs is a New York State licensed clinical social worker who invites people to pursue practical, lasting change. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University and brings 37 years of experience in community behavioral health practice in Buffalo.

Over his career he has worked with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, often alongside co-occurring substance use or physical health challenges. His clinical experience spans mental health and addiction clinics as well as a co-occurring continuing day treatment program.

Mr. Briggs has provided individual therapy, group counseling, psycho-educational groups, couples counseling, family therapy and crisis phone counseling. He is interested in online counseling as an additional way to reach people who might not otherwise seek services.

He emphasizes the therapeutic alliance - the collaborative relationship between client and therapist that includes shared goals, agreed methods, and clear roles - as a central factor in successful therapy. To illustrate, he uses a simple travel analogy: there are many routes to a destination, and the choice of route depends on what the traveler values most, such as speed, scenery, or ease.

His clinical approach is eclectic and solution-focused, prioritizing practical problem-solving and coping skills over strict adherence to any single theory. He draws substantially from cognitive-behavioral techniques while regularly seeking client feedback and collaborating to shape the most responsive methods for each person.

Those who have worked with him note a non-judgmental manner and a willingness to use humor to build rapport; he strives to be respectful and sincere in supporting people as they work toward improved quality of life. If he appears to be a good fit, prospective clients are encouraged to click the “Work With Me!” button to begin the process.