As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring over two decades of professional experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each client's unique journey. I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.
My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients navigate significant life transitions, overcome social anxiety, and develop stronger self-understanding. I'm particularly skilled at supporting individuals struggling with isolation, self-esteem challenges, and complex emotional patterns. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper personal insight, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space for exploration and healing.
I believe in empowering clients to discover their inner strengths, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful personal transformation. My practice is grounded in understanding the nuanced experiences of individuals across different life stages, with a special commitment to creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180006836
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Bryan truly understand with a compassionate heart as well as listening offers great understanding as well as advice he truly cares 100% in every way about my well-being. He will be my lifelong therapist. I’m so thankful for him.
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Bryan for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I enjoy starting working with Bryan. Looking forward to see where the future goes.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Bryan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Awesome therapist. Responsive, supportive, good balance of professional and friendly, easily switching between the two as needed. Reads the room really well and offers sound advice. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Genuinely cares about your wellbeing. Great match for me.
Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Bryan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist who relates to his patients and genuinely tries to figure out their situations.
Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Bryan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
The best therapist out there.
Written on Jul 27, 2025 after therapy with Bryan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
He is awesome
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Bryan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd