- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Goal focused work
About Miriam
Miriam Brisley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, anger, grief, and life transitions. Miriam works with adults and draws on several practical therapy approaches to guide sessions.
Her approach centers on listening and clear, usable tools. Miriam combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She focuses on how past events, including trauma, continue to affect everyday reactions and relationships. That often means identifying patterns and trying small changes to see what helps.
Sessions include conversational check-ins and exercises aimed at thought patterns, behavior, and coping skills. Miriam also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help people set realistic goals and take steps toward them. She describes trauma as a broad term and attends to its role in presenting problems without minimizing any experience.
She draws on 17 years in counseling settings and holds degrees in professional counseling. Miriam has worked mainly with adults from varied backgrounds and brings that practical experience into session planning and goal-setting. She notes experience with issues like compassion fatigue, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, and substance use challenges.
Outside of work she is a parent, caregiver, and survivor, and she uses creative hobbies such as cooking and home projects. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Miriam uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as core parts of her sessions. Client-centered work means listening closely and helping people say what matters to them, which can help with anger, relationship strain, or grief. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers tools to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice strong feelings like anger or anxiety without being swept away. These practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises and short behavioral experiments that fit into daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try an approach for a while, and adjust based on what helps. That means sessions can shift between listening, skills practice, and short goal-focused steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help people apply new skills in real life without promising particular services.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, anger, grief, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness. Sessions aim for clear tools and step-by-step changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with adults in counseling settings and applies that background to session planning and goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.