John Bryan

My communication style

I speak plainly and honestly. I owe you a sincere effort to understand what is happening in your life and to help you approach your struggles. I draw on both my personal experience, training, and professional knowledge to communicate what I understand.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started as a seminary student, then a high school teacher, and a college teacher. I am a therapist by vocation and feel organically led to this work as a gift.

My goals for you

I approach counseling with humility. As far as possible, I try not to be too fixated on a specific goal, but I let our experience together decide the therapeutic aims. I listen to understand what you instinctually and unconsciously need and try to help you find it. We build trust, then create a treatment plan to accomplish our work.

Our first session

Our initial contact depends on your story. We will build trust through dialogue, and I communicate back how I understand your needs. Together, we craft a treatment plan through validation and self-awareness as we work.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian