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Bryan Krause

Bryan Krause, LCSW

Wisconsin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and mood

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  • Family of origin patterns
  • Attachment and abandonment
  • Stress and anxiety

About Bryan

Bryan Krause is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with three years of direct clinical experience. He has worked in mental health since 2016 and spent the last two years in intensive treatment programs helping people through acute mental health crises. Bryan focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, family issues, and self-esteem.

He often helps people who notice patterns from their family of origin affecting their current choices and relationships. He also addresses attachment questions, abandonment fears, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. Bryan aims to stabilize symptoms first and then build practical skills for day-to-day functioning.

In session he works in a collaborative way, inviting clients to share their story and life values. He uses clear, straightforward conversation to identify goals and small steps forward. He emphasizes direct problem-solving alongside emotional understanding.

His background in intensive treatment means he is used to handling moments of crisis and pacing care toward longer term recovery. That experience informs how he helps clients move from symptom management to building steady routines and coping skills.

Bryan conducts sessions in English and works with adults who want to address mood, panic, trauma-related concerns, or family-of-origin patterns. If you are thinking about therapy, he asks that you complete the short matching questionnaire to begin and then schedule an initial session.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on building skills and changing patterns. Cognitive techniques look at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teach strategies to test and reframe unhelpful thinking. Behavioral strategies work on small, achievable steps to reduce avoidance, manage panic, and increase activities that improve mood.

Therapists also use attachment-focused ways of working to examine how early relationships influence current interactions. That approach helps people recognize repeating patterns from their family of origin and practice new ways of relating and communicating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work in the first few sessions. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and practical needs. This is a joint process that can shift as progress is made.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people work on communication and coping skills from their everyday environment while coordinating sessions around work or family responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. Additional focuses include self-esteem, panic, trauma-related symptoms, and feelings of isolation.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses collaborative, direct conversation to set goals and plan steps. Sessions mix practical problem-solving with attention to feelings and personal values.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of direct therapeutic experience and has worked in mental health since 2016, including two years in intensive treatment programming.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices with that credential in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What do I do to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

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