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Brynn Lay

Collaborative, compassionate counseling in Colorado

LPC Colorado

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Brynn

Brynn Lay is a licensed professional counselor based in Colorado who focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on seven years of clinical experience to collaborate with clients navigating compassion fatigue and the many transitions life can bring. Brynn emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a compassionate stance while adapting her approach to each person's needs and preferences.

Her work also encompasses a broad range of related concerns including body image, communication difficulties, control issues, guilt and shame, jealousy, panic attacks, midlife questions, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics, and sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink.

Brynn aims to make therapy accessible and approachable, mixing warmth and occasional lightness where appropriate to help clients feel seen while they build skills and clarity. She frames treatment as a partnership and tailors conversations and plans to fit individual goals and life context.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic and to improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist offers empathy and understanding to help the client explore values and personal goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies, teaching practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship tensions.

Choosing an approach is part of the collaborative work Brynn does with each person; she will help clients explore which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. That shared decision-making helps ensure the path forward fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, school, or other commitments, and they support ongoing skills practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brynn commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and LGBTQ-related concerns, among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client's needs while balancing empathy with practical skill-building.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Brynn has seven years of professional counseling experience and focuses on a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LPC credential with licence number CO LPC LPC.0021111 and practices in Colorado.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameJealousyMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English