Carleen Bryant MS, NCC, LPC, LPC-MH


"I also use a skill known as "Brainspotting" in many of my sessions. Often a person's challenges are expressed in subtle and/or obvious ways. A tragic event, a fear, or a troubling circumstance can show up in multiple ways. Brainspotting is a way to help someone process through their difficulties with attunement, eye position, bilateral sounds, and body sensations. The results are incredible! I am Certified in Brainspotting and a Consultant for Brainspotting."

 

Brainspotting Article

What is Brainspotting?

"People intrigue me. Each one is special, generally good at heart, always interesting and definitely worth helping."

I’ve been known to have “itchy feet,” and have lived a diverse life with time spent in California, Europe, the Midwest, and finally Colorado. I’ve lived in small towns and larger cities. I’ve been both a teacher and homemaker.

But one thing has been a constant. My whole life, people have told me their secrets. I have always been the sounding board for all my friends’ challenges in life. That calling led me to a career in counseling.

As a California transplant to the Midwest, I learned first-hand what it’s like to struggle to find a place in Midwest society. After 20 plus years I settled in. Now, I bring my experience to Grand Junction, Colorado. I look forward to using my perspective to help clients navigate their everyday lives. I work with people who have trouble letting their amazing personalities shine through while at the same time acting within what feels like a constrictive society.

I specialize in:

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Chronic Illness

I have broad experience in:

  • Burnout
  • Evaluating dysfunctional work environments
  • Working with undiagnosed physical health challenges
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Parenting
  • Transitions
  • Grief and loss
  • Regional differences
  • Boundary difficulties
  • Communication distress
  • Adult ADD
  • Accessing community resources
  • Coordinating with other professionals to assist clients in obtaining well-rounded success.

I’m dedicated to finding real, actionable strategies for dealing with your challenges. I provide a warm, welcoming environment, and I will give you direct, open and honest feedback that you will be able to use to build a happier, more fulfilling life.

I received my BA from UCLA and earned a teaching credential from Chapman University and taught high school in California. I later attended South Dakota State University and earned an MS in counseling. I am a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (SD & CO), Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (SD), and a member of Phi Kappa Phi since 2004.