More about Ryan

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As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Within my counseling, I foster an atmosphere of understanding, safety, and honesty that provides the foundation for healing and personal change. 

I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities and practices to create a personalized and collaborative approach to support my clients in the difficult challenges of life, as they seek healing, growth, and more meaningful relationships. My clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, relational conflict within couples and families, trauma, grief, and issues related to life transitions and crisis.  

Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent over ten years working in the field of Student Development where I was able to support the holistic growth of college students through mentoring, teaching, and crisis intervention. I also have earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot Theological Seminary at Biola University. This education supported my training as a spiritual director and allowed me to further understand the integration between psychology and spirituality in supporting life-long personal growth.  

I am passionate about helping others find healing, as they move towards thriving personally and within their relationships. In my therapy, I find that clients feel my genuine concern for them and my interest in supporting their journey towards becoming their best self.


Areas of Focus:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Pornography and sexual concerns

  • Grief

  • ADHD

  • Life transitions and personal crisis

  • Relationship and emotional concerns

  • Marital/partner conflict

  • Spirituality

  • Pastoral and ministry staff

  • Men’s Issues

Education:

  • MS in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University

  • MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from Talbot School of Theology

  • BA in Communication Studies at Vanguard University

Session Types:

I offer a variety of session formats to meet the specific needs of my clients, which include:

  • Individual

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Video or phone sessions