Professional Testimonials
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Psychotherapy practiced from the perspective that the human person is complex, nuanced and in search of deeper meaning in their lives, requires the therapist to be a person who can sit with and participate in the heartaches of another person’s life. Bryan is such a person. He understands how common it is for us to split off aspects of ourselves we find unsavory and the subsequent negative impact on both the self and others, when we do so. By diligently attending to the unconscious and the unfolding repetitions in the therapeutic relationship, Bryan skillfully guides his patients towards change and transformation. He is kind, thoughtful and artful in his approach to this sacred relationship. In addition to his work as a clinician, Bryan is an excellent supervisor, guiding his supervisee’s into greater self-reflection, expanding their clinical expertise in relationally focused treatments. When the post-graduate certificate program in Relationally Focused Psychodynamic Therapy (RFPT) was launched in 2018, Bryan was chosen as one of its first trainers. This is testament to his keen intellect, kind heart, clinical expertise and commendable supervision skills.
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“Bryan is a wise and gifted therapist who I have worked with as a student and as a colleague. He has assisted me in experiential workshops that require an enormous amount of skill to navigate the personal and therapeutic issues of group members in a short-term, intensive setting. I value his thoughtful, honest, and insightful interactions that enabled group members to make a profound use of the brief interaction without asking them to go further than the context allowed.
As well I have referred a number of clients to see him and they have reported significant change as a result. Bryan clearly engages clients with immense care and thoughtfulness and as well knows how to invite people to address the issues that they are most reluctant to face. His style is non-invasive while also hearing the desire and heartache that generates both defense and ambivalence. His ability to remain in the middle of desire and defense is precocious since he is relatively young in the field. I’d trust him to deal with a wide range of pathology and human suffering with goodness and depth.”
“Bryan invites his clients to step into the present moment as a means of creating sustainable change for the future. He is willing to meet his clients where they are, infusing the therapeutic process with deep insight, safety and compassion. I have full confidence in Bryan and will continue to refer my students to him as a part of the healing journey.”
“Bryan approaches the work of counseling with a kind and patient spirit, seeking to help each person connect with who God created them to be and live into that with freedom and grace. He has a unique ability to hold any situation and respond with insight, truth, and love. His expertise in mindful attentiveness, body awareness, and traditional psychotherapy has helped many people find healing on their journey toward wholeness.”
“As a counselor, Bryan has a unique understanding of the body’s neurophysiological response to stress that helps him to adjust to each client’s needs. He is kind, personable and highly effective as he navigates through his client’s challenges utilizing this understanding and drawing the client’s attention to places where they physically manifest emotional stress. Its an art that Bryan has mastered!”