Bryan McConnell
Lead Counselor, MA
I began my educational journey by serving in the United States Army. I then used the GI Benefits Bill to help garner my undergraduate degree at Spring Arbor University in southern Michigan. I also began working in Pastoral Ministries. After some time serving in this area, I realized it is hard to speak to someone’s spiritual side when their thoughts, emotions and behaviors are all out of balance. I enrolled back into Spring Arbor University and completed a master’s degree in counseling.
When it came time for my internship, I chose a place in Cadillac, Michigan called Catholic Human Services. During my time there, I had a life changing privilege happen to me. I had the ability to work in the Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Services offered there. I had the opportunity to share my life of serenity, sanity, and sobriety with those there in recovery, and they sure shared their lives with me. I went on to become a Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor in the state of Michigan.
I also went on to help students in the school setting as well. I went back to Spring Arbor University and completed the course work and internship for a Master’s in Education K-12 Professional School Counselor certification. I am now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at the Ranch. I strive to live each day with serenity, sanity, and sobriety, and believe it is possible for those who seek this pathway for themselves.