Bryan Stanfill, LMHC, LCPC

Licensed in Washington · 22 years in practice

Bryan Stanfill is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people feel better day to day.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH00008767 · expires May 2027
LCPC, Idaho: LCPC-9485 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1063496511 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About Bryan

Bryan Stanfill is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people feel better day to day. He brings 22 years of clinical experience and works with adults on issues like stress, anxiety, addiction, and depression. Bryan practices from Washington and offers sessions in English, including work with international clients.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep people stuck.

Background and approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are important. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy for people coping with past hurt and abuse. Bryan’s background includes independent practice, school-based settings, inpatient and residential care, and community programs.

That range shapes a flexible approach focused on practical tools and clear steps. He helps people sort priorities, build healthier routines, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Sessions can include coaching-style planning, skills practice, and straightforward talk therapy.

Bryan encourages realistic goals and small changes that add up over time. He emphasizes examining automatic thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying new behaviors to see what works in real life. Reaching out is often the hardest part, and Bryan aims to make the process manageable.

He works collaboratively with each person to build a plan that fits their needs and pace. The overall aim is to help people notice more hope and live with greater ease.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Bryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Bryan names

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Online support

How these approaches work online

Bryan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change negative thinking and behavior patterns; this approach breaks problems into manageable steps and is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which helps when strong emotions or relationship strain make daily life harder. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to affect current functioning and focuses on processing and coping strategies tailored to trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bryan collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. He will adjust techniques based on what helps most, combining skill-building, behavioral experiments, and focused processing to match the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging makes it easier to share thoughts between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and varied life situations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist focus on?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief among others.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are practical and skills-focused, combining talk therapy with homework and behavior changes based on approaches like CBT and DBT.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 22 years of experience from independent practice, school-based work, inpatient and residential care, and community settings.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices from Washington, with licensure also noted for Idaho in his background.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

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