- Career and transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coaching
About Anne
Anne Marie Briggs is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii who focuses on work and wellbeing concerns. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career shifts, and coping with life changes. Her approach combines practical coaching with emotional support so clients can take steps forward in daily life.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific problems such as chronic health challenges, caregiver strain, and communication difficulties. Sessions emphasize building self-love, clearer communication, and finding or refining life purpose. Anne Marie also supports people navigating fertility, pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and veterans' issues.
Her practice pays attention to cultural background and the realities of disability. That means she adapts strategies for people living with intellectual disability, autism or Asperger syndrome, and chronic pain or illness. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to each person’s circumstances.
Anne Marie brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. Over that time she has helped individuals manage career transitions, workplace stress, and the emotional ripple effects of major life events. She frames goals in clear steps so progress can be tracked.
People who connect with her can expect a compassionate, collaborative process. She listens for what matters most, then co-creates strategies that fit everyday life and work demands.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Anne Marie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes building skills for managing anxiety and stress through breath work, structured problem-solving, and short behavioral experiments. These tools help when worry or overwhelm interferes with work and daily tasks.Another approach centers on values and life purpose, helping people clarify priorities and set small, achievable goals. This method is useful for career shifts, feeling directionless, or making decisions during major life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. Clients are involved in setting priorities and pacing the work.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since they are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from different locations within the same region without changing therapists.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, fertility and postpartum issues, and veteran concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her style combines compassionate listening with practical coaching. Sessions focus on clear steps to improve communication, build self-love, and pursue life purpose.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing workplace challenges, chronic health conditions, and major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Hawaii and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Double-check the platform or scheduling details to know which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.