Bryan Stanfill, LMHC, LCPC

Bryan Stanfill is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 22 years of experience to his work. He practices in Washington and holds credentials as an LMHC and an LCPC. Bryan focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, grief, mood disorders, and related concerns. Bryan has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, inpatient and residential programs, and community-based services. He aims to help people find lasting changes by looking at how they perceive the world and testing patterns that no longer serve them. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer thinking rather than abstract theories. His approach often involves looking at automatic thoughts and behaviors and then practicing small changes that add up. Bryan uses methods that help clients build coping skills, manage strong emotions, and address trauma when it is present. He also supports people working through life transitions, issues around intimacy and sexuality, and concerns connected to addiction. Clients can expect a steady, problem-solving focus with attention to real-life demands like work, family, and stress. Bryan believes growth comes from noticing assumptions, trying different responses, and tracking what works. He aims for a respectful working relationship that helps people reconnect to things that matter to them. People who are considering therapy are invited to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their situation.

How CBT, DBT, and Trauma Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying automatic thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems like sleep or low mood by teaching concrete skills for thinking and behaving differently.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It is useful for strong emotions, anger, and difficulties managing reactions in close relationships.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact. It helps people safely process memories and build coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work in therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking whether they help, and changing course when needed.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing workday or evening appointments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or phone-based meetings when lower bandwidth or not using a camera is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused methods to work in an online setting while focusing on practical skills and progress.