LPC

Valerie Bryan , LPC

Therapist in Texas

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About Valerie

Valerie Bryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 37 years of experience in the mental health field. She integrates her training in art therapy into clinical work, encouraging creative expression as a tool for problem solving and fresh perspective when people face depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, or difficulties coping with life changes.

Her style is warm and humanistic, guided by humor and compassion as essential elements of resilience and growth. Influenced by Jungian theory and Native American spiritual perspectives, she values balance, respect for differences, and gratitude while also attending to the darker, avoided parts of personality so that awareness can lead to deeper self-knowledge and more authentic living. Valerie aims for her clients to experience hope and optimism early in the therapeutic process.

Practical creative techniques may be used in sessions - she may suggest keeping markers and paper nearby to sketch a situation, map relationships, or express feelings in symbolic form. No artistic skill is required for these exercises. She supports clients in releasing old wounds, expanding capacity for laughter and gratitude, strengthening relationships, and learning new ways to care for themselves and others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support to help people explore their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often providing concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Jungian Therapy attends to symbols, personal myths, and the unconscious, encouraging deeper exploration of meaning, identity, and inner conflicts to support long-term personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Valerie works collaboratively with clients, using their goals, preferences, and experiences to determine which methods will be most helpful. Together they may combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan that fits the person sitting across from the therapist or connecting online.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage mobility or caregiving responsibilities, and access licensed professionals from their own communities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and apply therapeutic tools in day-to-day life, while staying connected with a trusted therapist between in-depth sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Valerie Bryan have?

Valerie Bryan has 37 years of experience counseling in the mental health field.

Is Valerie Bryan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 9269.

In which languages does Valerie Bryan provide therapy?

Valerie Bryan provides therapy in English.

Where is Valerie Bryan located?

Valerie Bryan is located in Texas.

How can I work with Valerie Bryan as my therapist?

Valerie Bryan offers care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Please note she is not currently accepting clients.

Does Valerie Bryan work with international clients?

No. Valerie Bryan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Valerie Bryan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

37+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

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