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Dr. Brian Sillanpaa

Licensed Professional Counselor Breakthrough Behavioral Health
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Trauma/EMDR, Neurofeedback, Anxiety, Pornography,
In network with Aetna, Anthem, Optum, Out of Pocket, United Healthcare

Introduction

We all have challenges. Admittedly some are objectively harder than others but our own challenges are unique to each of us and can seem devastating from our perspective. I would like to help you work through yours. I am not going to give you platitudes. Instead, I want to help you learn to accept, cope, cry if you need to, and then get back up! It’s not easy, but you can do hard things! As a college professor, and my background in medicine, my natural instinct is to make sure you understand both the biological and psychological reasons behind your troubles and then we work together to put YOU back in control of your life. Although I work with a wide variety of clients, if I had to pick my favorite group it would be couples counseling. It's never boring and I think I'm pretty good at it. Not just because of my training and experience in Gottman and EFT but, if I'm being honest, my insights come mostly from a great marriage of 35 years and the things I've learned along the way. I understand that people are different so I try to stay competent in a wide variety of treatment modalities. Regardless of what's on your mind, from relationship issues, to job stress, addiction, generalized anxiety, to just about anything else, I am confident we can work together to find that next big breakthrough! *To be clear, I am not providing medical services at Breakthrough. I will be happy to refer you to a physician if you like.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #18686 (AZ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Dr. Brian Sillanpaa accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Out of Pocket
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Self-pay $150 - $151

Locations

Breakthrough Behavioral Health-Lakeshore
4801 S. Lakeshore Dr. Suite 106
Tempe, AZ 85282-7155
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Professional Information

Certifications

  • Couples
  • EMDR
  • Grief
  • Trauma
  • CBT

FAQ

Is Dr. Brian Sillanpaa accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Brian Sillanpaa is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Dr. Brian Sillanpaa offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Brian Sillanpaa does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Dr. Brian Sillanpaa specialize in? Dr. Brian Sillanpaa specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Codependency, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Existential Crisis, Family Conflict, Fears/Phobias, Grief, and Infidelity.
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