Hi there, I’m Bry. (pronounced “bree”)
I found my way to the work of therapy by sitting on the couch as a client first. I was anxious and overwhelmed, and after a decade in the corporate tech world, I was disconnected from myself and burned out. Over time and with a lot of hard work in my own therapy, I started to feel like a steadier, more me version of myself.
Therapy changed my life—and it’s what led me here.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, and trained with couples & families at the esteemed Maple Counseling Center and with families struggling with the effects of memory loss at OPICA. I found myself drawn to couples and family work, as well as helping clients work through grief, loss, & trauma.
I specialize in couples and family dynamics because I believe that while relationships sit at the heart of our well-being and purpose, they’re often the hardest part of life to navigate. Whether my clients come to my office in Pasadena, or meet via video, my hope is to help them move toward a steadier, more connected way of living/connecting in a confidential space.
When I’m not working, you might find me at the pottery wheel, enjoying a great cup of coffee, writing a stageplay, or seeing a movie at the theater.
Training and Certifications
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, English, and International Studies, University of Idaho
Licensure
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 160156), California; Supervised by Nick Bognar, LMFT 99915
Clinical Training and Certifications
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), 4-Day Externship
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Yearlong Advanced Training Core Skills
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) for infidelity and betrayal trauma
EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA-Approved), Thrive Publications, Currently in Consultation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training, Los Angeles, California
Clinical Experience
Maple Counseling Center: Family Therapy Program
OPICA: Caregiver, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia Care Program
Nick Bognar Therapy: I work with high-confict couples and adult families, complex family dynamics, infidelity, and grief and loss.
Theoretical Orientation
Attachment-Based Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Existential and Relational Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)