About Bryan

Bryan Stanfill is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 22 years of experience to his work. He holds the LMHC credential and the LCPC credential and practices in Washington. He writes simply and directly, helping people who feel worn down by life find clearer ways forward.

He often works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy or relationship struggles.

Background and approach

Bryan helps people sort through life changes and find practical steps to feel better day to day. In session he focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing everyday assumptions. He uses structured approaches to change behavior and build coping skills.

He also uses trauma-focused methods when past hurts get in the way of present life. His background includes independent practice, school-based settings, inpatient and residential care, and community programs. That range has shaped a pragmatic style that values small, doable changes.

He encourages a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work. People come for short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work depending on their needs. Sessions aim to teach concrete strategies for managing emotions, improving sleep, reducing impulsive behavior, and rebuilding hope.

Bryan’s goal is to help people live more fully and feel more in control of their days.

Approaches that translate to online care

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. It focuses on small, practical exercises and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage ADHD-related challenges. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills with clear techniques for handling intense feelings and improving relationships. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing difficult memories and reducing their hold on current life, often using stepwise, paced methods.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and current struggles and recommend which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time, and clients are invited to give feedback so the work fits their needs and preferences.

Online sessions give practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and skills practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules and keep momentum between meetings.

Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, intimacy and relationship struggles, sleep problems, and related life changes.
What therapy style does he use?
Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills and change unhelpful habits, plus Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are central.
How long has he practiced?
He has 22 years of clinical experience across independent practice, school-based, inpatient, residential, and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Washington with licensure also noted in Idaho.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is listed as accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
Washington, Idaho
Languages
English

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