Melissa Briggs

Melissa Briggs is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Theatre department within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University. She holds credentials as a Registered Drama Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor.

Her research and clinical expertise centers on Trauma-Informed practices, relationship-based clinical services, creative arts techniques, and best practices in supervision and leadership. With extensive experience across residential treatment facilities, schools, community mental health, foster care, and private practice settings, she focuses on therapeutic interventions for youth and families.

Professor Briggs teaches foundational courses including Counseling and Psychotherapy theories and practices, Creative Arts Therapy, Ethics, Research Methods, Internship and Supervision, and Group Theories, integrating clinical practice with academic instruction.