- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Bryan
Bryan Manion is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 24 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. He also supports concerns such as addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Bryan uses clear, direct conversation to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts and behaviors and on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's perspective. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing relationship patterns and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
Sessions are practical and goal oriented. Bryan helps people build coping skills for day-to-day challenges like workplace stress or social discomfort. He works through specific problems step by step and helps clients test new ways of relating to others.
Over two decades of practice have given him experience with complex emotional patterns, including attachment and abandonment concerns. He also addresses issues related to parenting roles, fatherhood, codependency, and substance use in straightforward terms.
People who choose Bryan can expect a conversational style that balances short-term problem solving with attention to deeper life themes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm which session formats are available at the time of scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online work
Bryan blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working remotely. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to the person's perspective and shaping sessions around what matters most to them, which helps when building rapport by conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which translates well to remote sessions through homework and structured check-ins.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Bryan will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then suggest methods to try. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize short-term problem solving, skills practice, or exploring deeper patterns.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients work on homework between meetings. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while balancing work and home commitments.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a conversational, practical style combining Client-Centered methods, CBT, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused steps to address problems and set goals.
How long has he practiced?
Bryan has 24 years of experience as a licensed counselor in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
If session formats are not listed on the profile, confirm the current options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.