Brian Sillanpaa, M.D., M.B.A., M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tempe, AZ
Online & In-Person
About me
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. 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, generalized anxiety, to just about anything else, I am confident we can work together to find that next big breakthrough!
Although I was originally trained as an M.D., my current passion is teaching pathophysiology at a university in Phoenix during the day and helping people heal, psychologically, in the afternoons/nighttime. I do not personally prescribe medicine but I will absolutely work with you and your physician to help you get the holistic treatment that is best for you. As the Clinical Director at Breakthrough Behavioral Health, my goal is to get you the best care possible and work closely with an integrated team to help you achieve your goals.
License
License(s)
Education
Grand Canyon University
UAG School of Medicine
Arizona State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $180Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gaming
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Nutrition
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex Offenders
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Immunodisorders
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Military Families
- Hispanic or Latino
- Cancer Survivors
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Bahá’í
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Judaism
Images and videos
Location
Breakthrough Behavioral Health
2131 East Broadway Road
Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85282 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media