David Bryan

Couples Counseling incorporates the approaches and tools of multiple theories and models. I have invested myself in learning from many of these approaches such as the Gottman Method, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Divorce Remedy, Relational Life Therapy, Attachment Core Pattern Therapy, Imago Relational Therapy and the Developmental Model, to name a few. I welcome the opportunity to utilize that education by joining with you to search for your own slice of relational magic.

Thought patterns form based off our environment as children that influence us for the rest of our lives, often on a subconscious level. I refer to it a blueprint that we follow without ever questioning if the blueprint works for us. Examination of these patterns can help in the addressing of individual and relational breakdowns. I utilizing assessments that identify the patterns and tools that are designed to address those patterns. Besides, it's what counselor's do - talk about mom and dad!

Ever heard the term "stinkin' thinkin'"? That's what CBT is designed to address. It helps us examine our thoughts from the perspective of "Does this thought make sense?" and "How well is it working for me?". While CBT focuses on thoughts, it considers emotions as the guide to answering the aforementioned questions. Emotions guide the decisions of the emotionally expressive and reserved, so by carefully considering them with our thoughts we can determine our wisest, healthiest actions.

Escaping addiction isn’t easy. Ask any recovering addict and they’ll tell you that willpower alone won’t cut it. In fact, Step 1 of any 12 step program involves accepting that you are powerless and that your life has become unmanageable. It is in accepting the struggle that you can begin the journey to recovery. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) which is considered the gold standard in the treatment of sexual addiction. I am also a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT).

Statistics suggest that trying to navigate intimate relationships is difficult work and that longevity is not synonymous with stability. The question is not if we will encounter challenges, but rather how prepared and equipped are we for those challenges. My focus and passion for many years has been to help individuals develop fulfilling and intimate relationships. Over 60% of my caseload the past 10 years has been devoted to this cause.

Having endured this same struggle in my life, I understand the need as a therapist to provide encouragement and support as part of the process. Through tools and skills that facilitate recognizing and managing that internal dialogue, I guide clients to champion their own internal advocate in the battle to recognize and validate their own worth and value. Life is hard enough without living under the crushing weight of being your own bully.