Dr. Michael Bryan
Experienced counselor blending practical tools and values
LCPC, LPC Arizona
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Michael
Dr. Michael Bryan brings 25 years of clinical experience to his work as an LCPC and LPC based in Arizona.
Background and approach
He holds a doctorate of education in counseling psychology and has supported people facing a wide range of struggles, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He also has experience with adoption and foster care related issues and other focused concerns such as hoarding, forgiveness, and life purpose. His manner blends warmth, interaction, and a values-informed perspective rooted in his Christian orientation while remaining respectful and compassionate.
Dr. Bryan uses evidence-informed methods, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment concepts, client-centered care, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to create individualized plans.
He adapts dialogue and treatment goals to each person’s circumstances and priorities, aiming to align practical skills with personal values. Sessions are offered in a variety of online formats to fit different needs, and he works with each client to identify the best path forward based on their goals and preferences.
Approaches that guide online care and skill-building
Dr. Bryan frequently integrates cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance and commitment concepts to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on recognizing and changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, addictions, and many day-to-day difficulties. Acceptance and commitment ideas emphasize clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and practicing mindful acceptance of difficult feelings to support long-term change and improved functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting interventions over time so that treatment feels practical and personally meaningful. Clients and therapist set priorities together and adjust strategies based on progress and emerging concerns.
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 easier to access care from home or work and to continue momentum between appointments, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused skills training, problem-solving, and value-driven planning across a range of concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Arizona, Nevada
Languages
English