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01About Michael
Dr. Michael Bryan has spent 25 years helping people sort through hard life moments. He practices as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC and a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Arizona and holds a doctorate in counseling psychology.
He describes his style as warm, interactive, and guided by Christian values, and he aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, career challenges, and questions about life purpose. Sessions address everyday struggles like sleeping or eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and financial stress. His approach blends practical problem-solving with thoughtful reflection.
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and solution-focused work to set clear goals and small steps toward them. In sessions the focus is often on straightforward conversation and specific strategies.
Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, skill practice, and discussion about values and motivation. Dr. Bryan tailors the pace and topics to each persons needs.
He provides services by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People who want to begin fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-10667 · expires August 2026
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5556-R · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1508519315 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and mindful action. It helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take steps that match what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that feed problems and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, or solution-focused techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing, brief support between sessions or a written way to process thoughts. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with many issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and career or life purpose questions.
How would you describe his style in therapy?
His style is warm and interactive with a conservative and Christian-informed perspective. He focuses on respectful conversation and practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of counseling experience and holds a doctorate in counseling psychology, alongside professional counseling licenses.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Arizona and holds the credentials LCPC and LPC, including an NV LCPC and an AZ LPC.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapists availability.
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