Works with
How Michael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Nevada
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michael
Dr. Michael Bryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. He holds a doctorate of education in counseling psychology and works from Arizona.
He offers practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, and life transitions. He uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions are warm and interactive, and he brings a values-aware perspective to care.
He listens first, then shapes goals and strategies the person can use between sessions.
Background and approach
His background includes work with adoption and foster care concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, and grief. He also supports people dealing with trauma, substance issues, sleep and eating problems, and attention difficulties. This range comes from long clinical practice across many settings.
In-session he draws on approaches that focus on thoughts, values, and present steps. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies are used to reduce reactivity and improve emotional tolerance.
He also uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep therapy practical and goal oriented. That means sessions often include targeted skills, short experiments, and clear next steps. Many people come for help with anger and leave with better ways to manage it day to day.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online care for real problems
Dr. Bryan commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to act toward them even when strong emotions appear. It can be useful for people stuck in patterns of avoidance or who want clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger-related patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and test techniques to see what helps. That collaborative process means plans get adjusted based on what is working in real life.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a check-in fits a short break. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between appointments and keep momentum. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain progress over time.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, and life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal focused. He blends cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-based ideas, and client-centered listening to build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns in different settings.
What credentials and location describe this therapist?
He is licensed as an LCPC and an LPC and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote care.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.