More about Bryan…

Bryan deeply believes that as human beings we are formed in relationship, harmed in relationship and healed in relationship. The way we show up in the world, our strengths, our defenses, our struggles are all informed by our relational experiences. ⁣Therefore, he pays close attention to the way the therapeutic relationship takes shape with each of his clients because whatever is not working in your relational life out there will inevitably be repeated within the therapeutic relationship at some point. Bryan believes that we repeat patterns of relating because the unconscious part of us truly wants to be known, healed, and integrated in order for us to live a more expansive, free and fulfilling life. It is trying to give us the opportunity to work through our old wounds.

Healing wisdom emerges from the space between client and therapist. As this happens over time you will begin to feel less stuck. Your self-limiting beliefs, nagging anxiety, depression, shame from your past, and your inner critic will begin to have less power over your life. The therapeutic relationship exists as a healing context where your style of relating to your world can be authentically explored. Both therapist and client have the opportunity to work with the relationship that forms between them with curiosity and vulnerability. ⁣In this way old relational wounds can become conscious and healing can occur that offers you deeper freedom.

Bryan delights in the deep honor of walking alongside his clients through the process of insight, healing and transformation by way of the therapeutic encounter. Additionally, he specializes in a depth-oriented, psychodynamic approach, while also integrating elements of mindfulness and body awareness in order to invite you to embrace the fullness of who you are. He holds to the belief that you are much more than a list of symptoms.

Bryan received his Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2007. He has been working in the field of psychology since 2002 and specifically as a counselor since 2007.

Bryan is a teacher and facilitator in the Relationally Focused Psychodynamic Therapy post-grad continuing ed program for therapists founded by Dr. Roy Barsness (author of Core Competencies in Relational Psychoanalysis).

Additionally, Bryan is the host of the Why in the World Podcast, which features deep dive conversations exploring meaning, purpose and why we show up in the world the way that we do.

Bryan can be available for speaking engagements and if you would like to request him for your event, please fill out this form.