Dr. Michael Bryan , LCPC, LPC

Dr. Michael Bryan is a licensed counselor with 25 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life challenges. He holds the credentials LCPC and LPC - state licenses that authorize practice as a professional counselor - and he also completed a doctorate of education in counseling psychology, a doctoral degree focused on counseling and educational approaches to mental health. Over the course of his career he has supported individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and ADHD, and he has additional experience with issues related to adoption and foster care.

His therapeutic manner is described as warm and interactive, and he practices from a conservative, Christian-based perspective that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Clinically he draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies, rational-emotive approaches, and solution-focused techniques, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. He emphasizes collaborative planning so clients have a clear sense of goals and the steps to reach them. He looks forward to the opportunity to meet and explore how therapy might help meet an individual’s concerns.

Approaches That Guide Online Counseling

Dr. Michael Bryan often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address presenting concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people learn to notice thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them and supports moving toward meaningful values even when distressing emotions are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work, supporting relationship issues, self-esteem, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits each person’s situation.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, attend from different locations within his service area, and continue work consistently when life changes occur.