About Michael
Dr. Michael Bryan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. He holds a doctorate of education in counseling psychology and draws on a long clinical background to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and other life changes.
He uses a straightforward and respectful style in sessions. Conversations are warm and interactive, and he listens first to what matters most to each person.
How Michael works
He blends practical coping skills with attention to values and meaning when that fits the concern. Dr. Bryan commonly works from cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based methods to help people manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
He also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear short-term goals and measure progress. Mindfulness practices are woven in when helpful to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Clients can expect a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
Sessions focus on real-life steps that can be tried between meetings. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. He practices in Arizona and offers multiple online session formats.
He communicates plainly about options, and helps people figure out what approach and pace suit their situation.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCPC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arizona |
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Online support options
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for getting unstuck when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is practical and often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily life and then suggest which methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when more depth is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day and to follow up between meetings.
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