- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- DBT and CBT methods
About Bryan
Bryan Stanfill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of experience. He is licensed in Washington and Idaho and works with concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationships, and men's issues. Bryan also lists support for trauma, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, mood disorders, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.
Bryan has worked across private practice, school-based, inpatient, residential, and community settings. That variety informs how he approaches problems in everyday life. He pays attention to how people interpret situations and the habits that follow from those interpretations.
Sessions focus on looking at automatic thoughts and testing assumptions. He uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This often means learning new skills for managing strong emotions and handling conflict more clearly.
Trauma-focused work is part of his practice when past experiences continue to cause distress. He combines trauma work with strategies for anxiety, depression, and addiction so people can regain steadier routines and better sleep.
Bryan aims to build a straightforward working relationship with clients. He encourages small, testable changes that can reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. For young adults dealing with transitions like leaving home, work pressure, or feeling behind, he helps clarify priorities and develop concrete coping steps.
How CBT, DBT and trauma work translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing addictive patterns through concrete behavioral experiments and thought records.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can help when anger, relationship struggles, or overwhelming emotions make daily life harder.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events continue to affect thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It aims to reduce the intensity of those reactions and improve coping so people can function better day to day.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Bryan will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That discussion guides treatment choices and shapes session plans rather than imposing a single method from the start.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not detailed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten check-ins on a work break, or avoid travel time. Ask about the specific session options available and how they can best fit into everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Washington, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches such as CBT and DBT and trauma-focused methods to look at thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in private practice, schools, inpatient and residential settings, and community programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Washington and Idaho; his practice is listed as Washington-based.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients as indicated in his profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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