Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Brian Willshire is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and big life changes. He listens first and focuses on practical steps to regain balance.
Brian favors clear, direct conversations that identify what can change and what can be accepted. He helps people set and communicate boundaries and works through immediate problems with straightforward strategies.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to reduce tension and build skills that work day to day. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and emotions without getting swept away by them.
Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions goal-oriented and practical. Brian respects clients of any or no faith. He offers faith-informed approaches only when a client asks for them.
His style is calm, conversational, and focused on small, doable changes. People who want clear steps, thought-based tools, and short-term goal work often find his approach useful. He blends structured techniques with listening and support, helping people move forward from overwhelming moments.
To start, he asks about current struggles and priorities, then suggests a simple plan to try over a few sessions and adjusts based on progress.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brian's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Brian lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach breaks problems into small, manageable steps and works well for anxiety, anger, and depression. Mindfulness Therapy is about paying gentle attention to thoughts and feelings without reacting; it can reduce reactivity and help with stress and emotional ups and downs. Solution-Focused Therapy stays forward-looking and goal-oriented, concentrating on practical changes that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Brian will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so tools feel useful and realistic for everyday life.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports brief updates or daily practice reminders. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on skills, goals, and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Brian
What concerns does Brian focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are calm and conversational with a focus on clear steps, boundary-setting, and problem-solving.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience providing counseling and practical strategies for common life concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Tap the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.