About Devin
Devin Brunston is a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to sexual orientation. He also supports those working on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.
Devin aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful. Devin centers sessions on each person's strengths and lived experience. He treats clients as the experts on their own stories and works alongside them to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical ways to reduce distress and build skills. In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems in place, then helps people try small changes. He addresses feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and panic through step-by-step exercises and problem-solving.
He also helps people reflect on life purpose and values to guide decision making. Devin approaches work with a calm, encouraging manner that aims to boost confidence and motivation. He uses clear explanations and concrete homework when useful.
Sessions are paced to each person's comfort and adjusted as they progress. People who reach out can expect a nonjudgmental space to talk about mood, social anxiety, sexuality, and related concerns. Devin works to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
He values collaboration and helps people track small wins as they move forward.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Devin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is behavioral activation, which helps people reconnect with meaningful activities and lift mood through simple, scheduled steps. This approach is useful for depression and low motivation.Another frequently used method is skills training for anxiety and panic, which teaches breathing, pacing, and exposure-style practice to reduce avoidance and panic reactions. These skills are taught in clear, doable exercises to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans together until something fits. Devin frames therapy as a partnership where clients' experience guides which techniques are kept or changed.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people work face to face without travel, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text messaging fit shorter check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep consistent contact and practice skills between sessions.
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- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Rhode Island
- Languages
- English