- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Bryon
Bryon Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 30 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. He supports those coping with life stressors and motivation challenges.
Bryon listens for the strengths each person already has. He treats clients as the expert on their own story and helps them build on what is working. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings to notice small changes.
His approach draws on methods that help change unhelpful thoughts and habits, increase present-moment awareness, and sharpen motivation to make different choices. He uses techniques aimed at clear goals and problem solving so progress can be measured week to week. The work is generally action-oriented and focused on real-life situations.
Bryon has long experience across a range of mood and behavior concerns. He has supported people facing substance use and process addictions, seasonally worsened mood, caregiver strain, first responder stress, and issues connected to military service. He also addresses topics like body image, money worries, isolation, and relationship-related stressors.
Sessions emphasize straightforward skills, short-term strategies, and honest conversation about setbacks. Prospective clients who want to try behavior-focused methods and mindfulness exercises may find his practical style helpful when addressing anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors.
How his approaches translate to online work
Bryon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real experience, which helps with anxiety, low mood, and behavior change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus in stressful moments.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons for taking steps. That approach is useful when motivation feels stuck or when making lasting changes around substance use and habits. Bryon treats the choice of methods as a collaborative decision and will work with each person to identify what fits their needs and goals.
If you plan to work online, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can occur between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and motivational exercises to remote sessions so the same kinds of skills work can continue across appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
Bryon works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on related problems like body image, caregiver stress, isolation, and money worries.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, action-focused methods that emphasize skills and week-to-week progress. Sessions often include exercises to change thoughts and behaviors and mindfulness practice.
How much experience does he have?
Bryon brings 30 years of professional experience working with mood and behavior concerns. That background includes work with substance use and process addictions.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.