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Bryan Stanfill

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Bryan Stanfill

Washington

Practical therapy for men's wellbeing and life change

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  • Solution focused
  • Skills based
  • Goal oriented

About Bryan

Bryan Stanfill is a licensed counselor who works with men and other adults to tackle everyday struggles. He brings 22 years of clinical experience and practical problem-solving to sessions. Bryan practices in Washington and accepts international clients who can communicate in English.

He focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns. Clients also come for help with depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. He lists men's issues, compassion fatigue, and relationship concerns among his common areas of work.

Bryan uses straightforward, hands-on methods that look at thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. He often challenges automatic assumptions and tries small experiments to test different ways of responding. This approach aims to give clear tools people can use between sessions.

His background includes private practice, school-based work, inpatient and residential settings, and community programs. That range informs how he helps people navigate change and cope with big life transitions. Sessions combine practical skills with attention to how patterns developed over time.

When someone starts with him, the goal is to identify small, achievable steps toward feeling better. He frames therapy as a team effort that helps people find hope and greater satisfaction. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Focused Therapy guide online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and the thought patterns that keep people stuck.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships. It is useful for anger, mood regulation, and situations where emotional reactions feel overwhelming.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on carefully addressing painful memories and their effects, using paced techniques to reduce distress and build coping skills for trauma and abuse-related problems.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Bryan will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He aims to adapt tools from these approaches to what feels most useful for the individual's life.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, easier access for international clients, and options for shorter check-ins when time is limited. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can allow people to use therapeutic skills in the context of their day-to-day routines while maintaining the same focus on practical change and emotional regulation as in person.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Washington, Idaho

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bryan address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses practical, hands-on methods that examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and often includes small experiments to test new ways of responding.

How much experience does he have?

He has 22 years of experience across private practice, school-based programs, inpatient and residential settings, and community-based work.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Washington with acceptance of international clients.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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