- Anger management
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered approach
About Bryan
Bryan Manion is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 24 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, grief, and anger. He also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Bryan keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is happening now, identifies patterns that keep problems going, and helps people try different ways of responding. He uses familiar, everyday language rather than technical terms so goals are clear and concrete.
He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when thoughts and behaviors lock someone into unhelpful cycles. Client-Centered methods give space for someone to set the pace and priorities of work together.
Psychodynamic ideas are introduced when past relationships or early experiences appear connected to current reactions. Solution-Focused techniques are used to spot small changes that produce quick relief and momentum.
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build skills for managing anger, workplace frustration, family conflict, or lingering resentment. Bryan also addresses related concerns such as attachment worries, codependency, body image, and substance problems. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client set the pace. It’s useful when someone needs a space to name priorities and decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, and it is often used for anger, anxiety, and stress to create practical change.Bryan treats the choice of method as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Finding the right fit usually happens in the first few sessions through discussion and small experiments.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and reduce travel time. They can allow shorter check-ins during a workday, let someone join from a quieter location, or remove the need to be on camera when that helps. Confirm the current session options before booking to know what formats are offered and to arrange times that suit your schedule.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does he help with?
He supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, carry long-term resentment, or live with someone else’s anger. He also works on related issues like intimacy, parenting strain, and grief.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain, practical conversations that identify patterns and test new responses. Sessions mix reflection about past dynamics with hands-on skills to change behavior now.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years working as a therapist with adults on stress, mood, relationship, and addiction concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will international clients be considered?
He accepts international clients; confirm logistics and time zones when arranging sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.