Bryon Mitchell
If you are looking for a therapist who is easy to talk to, a straight-shooter, and a creative problem-solver, then I'm your man. I know that effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. I'll help you identify and put new strategies and tools in place that will allow you to relieve whatever issue(s) you are currently struggling with, including relationship stress and strain, overwhelming anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, grief, and more. I'm especially skilled with couples, tough cases, and families managing conflict/crisis. I will be your active, engaged ally. I'm not full of clinical or therapeutic jargon; I'm a real person dedicated to connecting with you in a real way.
Let's learn how to extract as much joy as possible out of today!
The truth is, it all comes down to chemistry: the most effective therapy comes from feeling deeply understood and safe with your therapist. Working together, I know you can discover the clarity, peace and empowerment you're looking for. Call me and let's talk and see if I'm the right fit for you.
First session
During your first session, the focus will be on your issues, what you are struggling with, and what lead you to therapy. I will do my utmost to provide some relief using approaches that will allow you to rest assured that your counselor is truly interested in helping you achieve more peace in the areas that are troubling you.
Strengths
I excel in helping folks struggling in the following areas: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Ideal clients
I excel in helping clients who are serious about seeking help, including those who are uncertain about their own purpose, goals, relationship issues, career decisions, family and extended family conflict. I understand that many clients struggle with moderate to severe anxiety, various levels of depression, and other disorders that they have not been able to achieve satisfactory relief. Each client is unique - no one deserves to be put in a category or labelled.
Ongoing work together
As you continue to work with me, you will gain a deeper understanding of the events and issues that led to your initial presenting state. You will receive techniques and strategies that will assist you in developing better behavioral and response patterns as we progress through your therapeutic journey.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice for over 15 years. I have assisted many clients who have struggled with recurring thoughts and develop means to better manage their anxiety. We will use CBT to take a closer look at how your thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors interact. We will eventually achieve various objectives that will allow you to improve your thinking patterns, thus enabling you to enjoy a more peace-filled life.
Faith-based therapy
Maybe you attend church regularly, but there is still a void in your life that gnaws at the core of your very being. Perhaps you have often heard the fallacy that believing spiritual people are supposed to always enjoy an abundant life, full of peace, joy, happiness, and contentment. The truth is that the life of a spiritual person is full of trials, temptations, troubles, struggles, problems… you name it. And, yes, people with spiritual beliefs can be diagnosed with mental disorders. The key in attaining an abundant life as a spiritual person lies in the level of intimacy we develop in a relationship with a higher power.
Motivational Interviewing
A lot of folks find themselves lacking confidence in various facets of their lives. Be it in relationships, job responsibilities, parenting, or establishing career goals, it may seem almost impossible to find the motivation to plan or even begin to plan a strategy. I specialize in collaborating with you using a person-centered approach to strengthen your intrinsic motivation, eliminate ambivalence, and help you commit to a positive change.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Many folks struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or lack of purpose and identity. Often this occurs when one experiences a difficult life transition (death of a loved one, loss of a job, geographic relocation, etc.). As your therapist, I provide non-judgmental acceptance and care for you as being a valuable human being despite you having a negative self image. I listen carefully while attempting to empathize with your world as you are experiencing it. I will be transparent and authentic while working with you.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Christian
Man
White
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Other specialties
Codependency
Depression
Grief
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Man
Woman
Licensed in
New YorkLicense 013930
VirginiaLicense 0701007121
Accepted insurance
Kaiser Permanente