Bryant Brown MHC-LP

Growing up, I was often surrounded by love and support, yet I also observed many challenges in my community. I observed individuals struggle with poverty, hopelessness, community violence, and substance abuse; which showed me early on in life, that things can be difficult. These experiences also instilled in me the understanding that resilience and readiness would be necessary to navigate life’s inevitable challenges.

Watching some people around me struggle sparked this lasting curiosity about how we heal, how we break cycles, and how we refuse to let circumstances define us. Those early experiences didn’t just teach me about resilience. They taught me that everyone deserves someone who genuinely gets what they’re going through.

Therapy with me is down to earth, relatable and human. My clients know that while I’m credentialed, I’m also a real person with real life experiences and common struggles. That authenticity helps people feel safe enough to be open and honest. Sessions often feel like genuine conversations, similar to talking in a park or at a barbershop where connection comes naturally. As a male therapist of color, I show up fully as myself and, when appropriate, share parts of my story. Many clients appreciate that relatability and representation.

I also believe laughter is a powerful healing tool. Therapy can be deep and meaningful without feeling stiff or intimidating, and I’ve found that starting sessions with humor helps people relax into the harder conversations. What I won’t do is treat you like you’re broken. Therapy isn’t about hitting rock bottom before you deserve support. It’s about being intentional with your growth. Many influential and high-performing people openly credit therapy for their success and I’m always completely open about the fact that I’m a product of therapy myself. I’ve sat in that chair, done the vulnerable work and experienced firsthand how transformative it can be. That’s not a sign of weakness – it’s a commitment to growth and self-awareness.

I work with adults, teens, couples, and families dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use challenges. I believe strongly that healthy families create healthy individuals, and that foundation is essential for stronger communities. Some of the most rewarding moments in this work have been hearing from families who’ve created weekly family nights or rebuilt communication between parents and children after our sessions together.

Outside of work, I stay grounded through working out, biking, and playing basketball. I enjoy watching sports – especially basketball, football, and boxing – and spending time with my wife, kids, and extended family is extremely important to me. I’m constantly reading and learning because growth doesn’t stop when you leave the therapy room.

If you’re hesitant about starting, know that it’s completely normal, especially if you’ve had a previous experience that didn’t feel helpful or only know therapy through stereotypes. But therapy isn’t what you see on TV, and it’s definitely not just for people in crisis. It’s for anyone ready to invest in themselves, communicate better and show up more intentionally in their lives.