Brian Willshire is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
01About Brian
Brian Willshire is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people facing relationship or family strain, parenting challenges, and major life changes. He listens and helps clients set clearer boundaries and think through practical steps.
Brian takes a direct and calm style in sessions. He focuses on clear thinking and simple tools clients can use between meetings.
Background and approach
If a client asks, he can include Catholic or Christian faith perspectives, but he also works with people from other or no faith traditions. Over twenty years of practice informs how he approaches common life struggles. He draws on approaches that teach skills and short-term strategies so people can see change sooner.
Sessions often include goal-setting, problem-solving, and learning ways to manage strong feelings. His work uses concrete techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and solution-focused methods to build on what is already working. These approaches are adapted to fit each person’s situation and preferences.
People who choose Brian can expect straightforward conversation and practical next steps. He aims to help clients find balance between what they can control and what they cannot. That focus helps people cope better day to day and move toward longer-term goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401004052 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1053825588 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Methods Brian names
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04Online support
Practical approaches for online counseling
Brian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve mood.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to build on what already works. This approach looks for small changes and steps that produce quick improvements, which can be encouraging early in work together. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as those needs become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a short check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help people fit support into busy days and keep momentum between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical, emphasizing clearer thinking, boundary setting, and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has twenty years of experience working with common emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How are fees and billing 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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