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Valerie Bryan, LPC

Warm, art-informed Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Art-informed problem solving
  • Humanistic and compassionate
  • 37 years experience

About Valerie Bryan

Valerie Bryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 37 years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, self-esteem concerns, and many other life challenges. She draws on her training as a registered art therapist to invite creativity into sessions, using simple drawing and mapping exercises to help clients see problems from new angles and discover practical ways forward. Her style is warm and humanistic, blending compassion and a ready sense of humor with a willingness to explore difficult feelings so that avoidance does not keep a person stuck.

Influenced by Jungian theory and aspects of Native American spirituality, she emphasizes balance, respect for differences, and gratitude while also attending to the darker sides of personality that, when acknowledged, can become sources of growth. Valerie often encourages clients to embrace small creative tasks - no artistic skill is required - as a means of expressing emotions, clarifying relationships, or symbolizing a situation that feels overwhelming.

She aims for clients to experience hope and optimism early in the therapeutic process and works collaboratively to release pain, strengthen resilience, and increase capacity for loving oneself and others. Valerie integrates insight-oriented approaches with practical coping strategies to promote lasting change and more authentic living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Valerie Bryan have?

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

Is Valerie Bryan a licensed therapist?

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

In which languages does Valerie Bryan provide therapy?

She 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?

You can work with Valerie Bryan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Valerie Bryan work with international clients?

Valerie Bryan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Valerie Bryan cost?

Costs 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire designed to help match you with a 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.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape patterns of closeness and trust. It helps people work through issues like abandonment, intimacy concerns, and relational trauma by identifying interaction patterns and building safer ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that helps with self-esteem, depression, and finding personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support healthier coping strategies.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic work. Valerie takes a collaborative stance, listening to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjusting methods so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. She also may incorporate creative exercises from her art therapy background to help clarify feelings and create new perspectives.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when care happens. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions work when video is not convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing processing between sessions. These options make it easier to access therapy around work, family, or mobility constraints and to maintain continuity of care over time.

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