Therapist profile
Bryan Manion, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180006836
- NPI1942323282
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused goals
About Bryan
Bryan Manion is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 24 years of practice supporting adults through hard moments. He works with issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, grief, addiction, and parenting strain. Bryan also helps people facing identity concerns including LGBT issues, and complex problems like trauma, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Bryan keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens for what causes repeated upset and then helps people name patterns that make anger or anxiety worse. Conversations often focus on concrete steps to reduce reactivity, rebuild trust with important people, and manage work or family strain.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused methods. That mix lets him combine short-term problem solving with deeper discussion about how past experiences shape present feelings. Sessions can include skill practice, examining recurring thoughts, and setting small, manageable goals.
People who meet with Bryan can expect a steady, problem-solving style rather than a lot of lecture. He aims to help clients notice early warning signs of frustration, try different responses, and track what actually changes day to day. He also addresses related issues like attachment, communication problems, codependency, and forgiveness.
Bryan works from Illinois and offers services in English. He accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site process.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, collaborative space. Online sessions use that same stance to help people describe what triggers their anger and to set priorities for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills like thought reframing and behavioral experiments that are easy to practice between sessions. Psychodynamic-informed work looks at repeated patterns and early relationships to understand why certain situations spark strong reactions, which can help when anger comes from deeper wounds.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bryan will meet clients where they are and together decide whether short-term skill work, deeper exploration, or a mix makes the most sense. That collaboration helps shape session goals and homework so progress is tracked in ways that matter to the individual.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits can help people practice new responses to anger in their real life and then review what changed in the next session.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related issues does he address?
He supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting strain, grief, addiction, and trauma.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic reflection. Sessions emphasize practical steps and identifying patterns that drive anger.
How much experience does he have working with these concerns?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for licensed clinical professional counselor, and he practices from Illinois.
In which languages can I meet with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any practical details about cross-border work before scheduling.
What are the session formats and how do they work?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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