Bryant West Psychology

True change starts with forming a trusting relationship in the therapy room. I work to get to know you as an individual, including highlighting and honoring your strengths. It's important to recognize that thoughts and behaviors that are causing pain often helped us survive trauma in the past; we can change them without judging them. I also want to recognize and challenge the harm done by experiencing oppression; for example, internalizing societal messages about our identities and communities. I have worked intensively with people who have experienced trauma, and with people struggling with chronic pain.

My approach is evidence-based, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions like Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure. My career has included clinical care, teaching, leadership, and advocacy, mainly supporting military and veteran communities.

Although I am happy to see clients from any background, I want to emphasize my commitment and experience providing care to LGBTQ+ people. I am sex-positive, kink-positive, and poly-affirming. I am also experienced at providing evaluations and letters for gender-affirming care, including surgeries.