Welcome to BetterHelp. Fifteen years ago, while working in a veterans’ hospital, I began each intake with a cup of water, offering hospitality before asking scripted questions. It is by applying a psychodynamic lens, combined with a humanistic response, that recognizes intent, effort, and respects a person’s agency. I work with men, including first responders and active-duty military personnel—those conditioned to respond quickly, yet after years in high-stress environments, struggle not to react impulsively in close relationships. The same impulse that causes a first responder to rush into environments and suppress emotions can, over time, when effort is applied to suppress emotions in order to belong in close relationships, lead to a loss of restraint in close personal relationships. In private practice, I equip everyday people making decisions, navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar traits, PTSD, CPTSD, and compassion fatigue—often shaped by past experiences, present bias, and break free from their cultural narratives and the stories we tell stories tell ourselves that keep us living by reaction. Working with a therapist isn’t about fixing; It’s about equipping you to move forward on your terms with clarity and resilience because we are hard-wired to accept and reject hospitality coated with motives we can doubt. When you are ready, I look forward to working with you. Warmly, Bryan Young, LPC