Over the many years I have been engaging in therapeutic practice, I have noticed that people often come to therapy when they are feeling stuck, alone, or think that they have exhausted their available resources for coping. My role as your therapist is to serve as a tour guide, helping you identify and express your needs and wants, as well as recognize your strengths and abilities to heal and grow. I also often work to understand how your past experiences and current situation may relate to moving forward. We work together to make change and facilitate the life path that feels right for you. I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy.

I take an integrative approach to therapy with an emphasis on a client-centered approach to build rapport and meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, anxiety disorders, and relationship-based issues.

I value honesty and being real as a helper, so the approach that comes most naturally to build a strong working relationship is humanistic with person-centered values: authentic, genuine, and empathetic. I am down-to-earth, and my work is rooted in my value of serving others. I have over 25 years of experience and expertise in several ways to offer psychotherapy. Though my role is to offer compassionate and ethical practice, I believe the choice of what and how therapy unfolds is yours! The issues I typically have treated are trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, cultural conflict, and relationships.

ABOUT ME This is not your average therapy and I'm not your average psychologist. I'm not someone who just listens, nods her head and agrees with whatever you say. I will challenge you, encourage you to dig deeply and offer insights and feedback that can help you change your life for the better. I focus on helping people succeed and reach their true potential. MY APPROACH My approach to coaching is rather eclectic. Because each client is different, with different needs and goals, my approach must also be different. I believe we all have the power and strength within us to be successful but we need the determination, motivation, support, and encouragement to make it happen. I use traditional psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing) mixed with Life Coaching, Spirituality, Animals, and Nature, which are all highly effective in promoting personal empowerment, strength, self-esteem, growth, healing, and success. SERVICES Our vision is to work with the WHOLE person- mentally, emotionally, spiritually & physically. One person cannot do this all, which is why Free Spirit teamed up with other practitioners who specialize in these specific areas of healing. Each of our practitioners brings something special to the team: Children, Teens & Adults Individual, Couples & Family Therapy Equine-Assisted Coaching Spiritual Coaching Therapeutic Yoga Sound Healing Crystal Reiki Healing Workshops & Retreats and more...

Hello! My name is Ryan (hethey) and I am a queer therapist via telehealth! I identify as a pansexual and polyamorous transgender man. I love working with other queer, polyamorous, andor transgender people. I work with a variety of symptoms and experiences outside of this as well! I have worked mostly with lots of mood issues like depression and anxiety. I have experience working with men’s and women’s issues as well. I work mostly from a client-centered perspective, although I am currently being supervised by a Gestalt therapist. I love utilizing here-and-now and unconditional positive regard in my work as a therapist. I am also becoming a trained EMDR therapist. If we seem like a good fit, please reach out! I look forward to meeting you!

I am passionate about supporting clients to live a life of healthy self-directed inspiration. Life can bring unexpected traumatic events like cancer diagnosis that can leave a person stuck and unable to navigate their way out. Healing and recovery is imperative in order to live a life that is strengthened and recreated with greater meaning. I provide support and collaboration while working through presenting issues. My clients live positively transformed lives with deeper awareness, person integrity and respect.

You're worried about what will happen the next time you need a break. You don't want to lash out, but everyone's needs are overwhelming you. Caregiving, whether you decided to do this or it happened to you, is hard to do on your own. You wish things were different with your loved one, maybe back to the way they were before a diagnosis. You want to have the hard conversations with your family and supports while you still have a chance. Burnout, grief, overwhelm, panic, and frustration are not new concepts to you. I have lived experience as a caregiver to strangers, friends, and family. I am also a relational therapist, meaning I recognize the importance of connection in our lives. Together we can manage caregiver burnout and use real, tangible skills to go from relationship stress to living in your authentic values. You've tried everything and attempted to manage on your own. Chronic stress comes back over and over again no matter what tips and tricks you follow. It impacts your mind, your body, and your relationships. You just wish that someone would care for you the way you've cared for others. What is getting in the way of receiving that care?

I deeply value peoples' ability to be honest and kind to themselves so they can recognize when change is needed, but also forgive themselves for having struggled... because struggling is human. We all struggle, we all make mistakes, and we all have been in a place where we may not have presented as our best selves. Things in life can be difficult and we may lose sight of our importance and value in this life. I want you to know that I am here to remind you that you matter and that you are so much stronger than you realize or may give yourself credit for. I am here to help you recognize detrimental patterns that were once helpful and no longer serve a purpose, and also find strengths that you can utilize to help you live a fulfilling life that you are proud of. Together we will explore the motivations behind the patterns that currently get in your way, so you can begin your journey to where you deserve to be. I have experience working with all ages of clients that have struggled with ADHD, trauma, grief, communication, relationships, self-esteem, and more. I am incredibly passionate about working with couples and assisting with identifying the deeper roots of their struggles, so each member can get what they need and the couple can rebuild from the ground up.

Looking for a new therapist can be quite daunting and time consuming, can't it? I understand how important and crucial it is to find a suitable match. I pride myself on creating a safe, supportive, and open environment for my patients. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a CADC-II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) with over 17 years of professional experience in addiction and recovery, a Certified Specialist in Anger Management, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, emotional disturbances, change of life transitions, chronic pain, relationship concerns, work burnout, personality disorders, intrainterpersonal issues, and general stressors. I utilize evidenced-based therapy including an inclusive and integrated humanistic model that tailors therapy specific to your needs. I believe that building a rapport is the most important aspect of the therapeutic connection between therapist and patient. I will meet you where you are at! If you are unsure of therapy, we will explore it together and I will assist you on your therapeutic journey! I use a humanistic and cognitive-behavioral model that puts the patient first and includes CBT, ACT, IPT, relapse prevention, anger management, and motivational interviewing. I am here to help you cope with whatever you are experiencing no matter how big or small! I have worked with an array of patients from adolescents to elderly to those in the foster care system, corrections and justice system, detox, residential and outpatient centers, private practice settings, and in-home care. I provide individual short-term and long-term psychotherapy, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Whether you are new to the therapy process or if you are in search of a new therapist, I am here to help guide you on this path! Providers in my office are allies of Racial-Justiced and LGBTQIA+ and also work with law enforcement, first responders, veterans, and medical professionals.

You're looking for results, not simply more insight. I have the training and experience to help you find the root causes of what's blocking the results you seek, and the tools to help you rapidly make progress toward the inner and outer changes you want. Are you looking for someone who blends compassion with directness, who will help you draw out your own answers while providing expert input, and who will help you develop the skills to manage your self-development more and more on your own? Then let's talk!

Most struggles that people face are connected to the important relationships in our lives. At Relate Therapy Center, our passion and our focus is on relationships. We work with children, teens and adults and provide a number of services to help--individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, family therapy, weekend couples therapy intensives, and weekend individual intensives. We work to help people improve their lives and relationships! Maybe you have been feeling stuck and haven't been able to resolve some ongoing issues...we are here to help! Maybe you've been struggling in your relationships, or are considering separation or divorce...we are here to help! Maybe you have been overwhelmed and have been suffering with depression and anxiety, or you have experienced tremendous loss or difficult life changes...we are here to help! Many people that meet with us feel a sense of relief after having tried to deal with the painful and difficult situations they are facing alone. It would be a privilege for us to be able to come alongside you, no matter what you are facing, and to provide you with the help and support you need to navigate the painful and complex circumstance you are dealing with as we work to create long-lasting healing and relief.

You may find yourself in unsatisfying relationships and unable to make decisions. Becoming stuck can lead to a host of destructive thoughts and emotions that if left unattended can greatly decrease your quality of life. I am highly skilled in helping others gain awareness and live by healthy boundaries, thereby increasing self-esteem and self-worth. I would be happy to help you on your journey of self-discovery and renewal. Through the therapeutic relationship, I offer an empathic and empowering setting to explore, process, and grow in order to achieve a rewarding life. For teens, this time is an exciting transition between childhood and adulthood. Forming your own identity and achieving independence is the primary goal. You may be faced with many decisions, while at the same time, are increasingly aware of how others, especially peers, see you. Therapy can help in navigating through this with the purpose of increasing self-awareness and fostering healthy decision making. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental and supportive environment to assist you in finding healthy avenues to express thoughts and feelings.