- CBT and DBT approaches
- Sleep and stress focus
- 22 years experience
About Bryan
Bryan Stanfill is a licensed counselor with 22 years of clinical experience. He holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and practices in Washington. Bryan focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, addiction, mood challenges, and struggles with intimacy and relationships.
He has worked across private practice, school-based, inpatient, residential, and community settings. That range informs a practical style that looks for what’s getting in the way day to day. Sessions tend to focus on noticing automatic thoughts, testing unhelpful assumptions, and changing patterns that drain energy.
Bryan uses straightforward tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He combines these approaches to address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, grief, and problems with sleep and coping during life transitions. The work also covers addiction, anger, self-esteem, and issues tied to identity including LGBT concerns.
People who want coaching around life purpose, fatherhood, or reconnecting after trauma may find his approach helpful. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, loneliness, and family of origin questions. He accepts international clients and offers services in English.
To begin, visitors follow the site start process and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability and the subscription model used by the service.
How Bryan’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day stressors. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal choices, which can help with anger, impulsive behavior, and relationship struggles. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing traumatic events and reducing their ongoing impact on mood, sleep, and relationships.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include easier fit into busy schedules and fewer demands for travel, which can make regular sessions simpler to maintain. Online sessions can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use audio-only check-ins when they prefer not to be on camera, or schedule shorter sessions when time is limited. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. The focus is on finding a workable routine that helps people make steady progress.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Washington, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, addictions, anger, intimacy and relationship concerns, and related mood challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and straightforward, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to notice thoughts and change behavior patterns.
What background and settings has he worked in?
He has 22 years of experience across private practice, school-based, inpatient, residential, and community settings.
What credentials and location are on file for this clinician?
He holds the LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with him?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.