01 · Who Bryan works with

Bryan works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse

Bryan lists 5 specialisms and 9 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Bryan chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Bryan's own words

What Bryan says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting adults through complex life transitions and multicultural experiences. My approach centers on helping individuals navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. Drawing from my background as a therapist of color, I offer culturally responsive care that honors diverse experiences, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and those exploring immigration-related emotional landscapes.

I'm deeply committed to helping clients develop self-love, improve communication skills, and address feelings of isolation or shame. My therapeutic work focuses on supporting individuals using evidence-based interventions as they explore life purpose, process traumatic experiences, and build resilience. Through compassionate, strength-based counseling, I aim to create a safe and affirming space where clients can authentically explore their emotional well-being and personal potential.

Bryan Contreras Zamora, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Nov 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Bryan practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Bryan's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Bryan at this point.

2. Naming Bryan specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Bryan is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Bryan.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Bryan

Built from what Bryan actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Bryan's - Bryan has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English and Spanish. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Colorado

Licence

CO LPC 0021368

Licence number

0021368

Licence expires

31 Aug 2027

NPI

1306578976

Years in practice

4

Gender

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

19 May 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Bryan's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Bryan. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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