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Valerie Bryan, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I have been counseling in the mental health field for 37 years. I utilize my training as a registered art therapist to put creativity (both my own, and my client's) to work in problem solving and gaining different perspectives on the unique difficulties he or she may be dealing with . Depression, anxiety, feeling unloved or unappreciated, feelings of anger, resentment, guilt, sorrow..,,,poor coping skills as a result of unacknowledged trauma…all these things and many more can be healed. I strive for my clients to gain hope and optimism during the first session. My approach is warm and humanistic; I use humor and compassion freely, and have come to believe that both of these qualities are essential for personal growth, healing and resilience. I am influenced by Jungian theory, as well as Native American spirituality. Both of these life outlooks consider balance, respect of differences, and gratitude as important to a happy life. In addition, neither of these traditions shy away from facing the darker sides of our personalities, recognizing that denial only keeps a person stuck, ……..while allowing the light of awareness to illuminate our dark sides can bring the reward of greater self-knowledge, personal growth and authentic living.
I may ask you to have markers and paper nearby at times, to help symbolize a problem or relationship, express feelings, or create a 'map' of a situation or problem. Please embrace this idea with an open mind, as no talent whatsoever is required to make marks on paper. I look forward to assisting you on your path of loving yourself and others more, releasing pain, seeing more reasons for laughter and gratitude, and healing old wounds whose time has come to be healed.

Professional experience

37yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Control issues, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 9269

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Bryan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Valerie and I had instant rapport and I felt she was just as excited to meet me as I was her. She was able to quickly put me at ease and deeply listen to me. I felt deeply understood. Her approach is genuine and personally tailored to me. Nothing she says feels “canned” or like “text book” responses.

Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching

I have enjoyed my therapy sessions with Valerie. She is extremely patient and helps to bring fresh perspective to my issues at hand. I am looking forward to each session knowing I'll gain new insight, awareness, and esteem to implement ideas and strategies that will improve my life.

Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Valerie is very easy to talk to and approaches topics with a lightness and compassion that makes it a safe space.

Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Very thankful for Valerie. I believe she truly cares and gives the best advice possible given the situation. She’s been a huge help!

Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Valerie is very friendly and knowledgeable!

Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Valerie is such a kind and compassionate person who listens well and offers amazing perspectives on why and how things have happened in my life, I have been blessed to have been connected with Valerie who helped me put my past to bed once and for all.

I feel stronger and my past no longer haunts me and that is a fabulous feeling. I would highly recommend Valerie to anyone who is dealing with issues they can't deal with alone.

Thank you so much Valerie!!!

Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes