I believe in open and honest communication with my clients. Full transparency with professional boundaries is essential in encouraging change.

In a world of noise, I provide a place of quiet, offering room to focus and think.

I believe that a person moves in and out of their various life stages with the desire to learn, and sometimes re-learn, life lessons. I work with clients to enhance self-awareness, insight, and skill sets for managing life. Our therapeutic experience will be a joint effort in reaching your goals! I work with adult couples struggling in their relationships, communication, and living styles over all stages of life. I work with children and teens in their social, emotional, educational, and family systems. I see adults attempting to clarify and reach life goals involving education, work, independence, esteem, and healthy relationships. Learning how to regulate emotion, think flexibly, and develop the ability to better tolerate stress is my goal in empowering clients.

I have been working in the helping field related to counseling for almost 20 years. In that time I have learned that the best way to help others is to be an excellent listener, to be compassionate, empathetic, and to collaborate with individuals to assist them in gaining the tools that they need to make positive change in their lives. I work hard to encourage clients that the strength for change lies within them and my job is to help them find it. I utilize a great deal of mindfulness based techniques and believe that learning the process of becoming more mindful in life can be extremely beneficial to problem solving and learning to sit with discomfort. As a counselor I do not believe that I have all of the answers or can fix anyone, however, I do believe that if the client is willing to do the work to create change in their life that I can assist them in doing so successfully. Ultimately, my goal for the counseling relationship is to assist clients in managing stress more effectively and learning skills that can be used well after the counseling relationship has terminated, in a straightforward and honest approach.

When we feel stuck in our lives, for weeks, or years, it can take a toll on us in ways we may not see. Time passes and we don't feel any further in our life. We're left feeling exhausted and alone in our pain. My name is Ryan, and I provide therapy for people who are looking to break free. Whether it's poor relationships, anxiety, depression, substance or process addictions, trauma, or a desire to deepen their connection with others, I help my clients find strength, flexibility, and compassion, returning themselves to the feeling of being whole. My job is to guide you through the things that have been holding you back in your life. I'm experienced in both modern and historical approaches; psychodynamic, attachment-based, internal family systems, addiction, and psychosynthesis. Regardless of the style of therapy, I specialize in creating safe holding for exploring emotional depth and healing.

I am a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to supporting individuals (adults and teenagers) through life's challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and collaboration. With 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, I work with clients to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and positive change.

Are you seeking freedom from anxiety, closer connections, relief from depression or wanting to change old stuck patterns that keep you from living a fulfilled life? If the answer is yes to any of the above, I can help. With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have witnessed my clients experience profound and lasting transformation. My approach is holistic and integrated many theoretical approaches to help you achieve change and live your best life. I am very experienced treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationships, parent-child issues, child trauma and grief. I work with adults, teens, children, couples and families.

Where ever you are in your process with therapy, I am happy to meet you where you are at. If you are feeling down with low energy and motivation, or racing thoughts with difficulty sleeping or communicating, or even trying to work through a past that you can't seem to shake, we can work together to build skills, reframe your perspective, and heal unhelpful beliefs and patterns. I use an authentic approach and will challenge you to take steps to create the changes you are hoping for.

Thank you for viewing my profile. My goal is to help you achieve your goal. I provide supportive therapy, therapy with a more exploratory focus, psychoanalysis, parenting support, and both school and neuropsychological assessment (Learning disability, ADHD, school, brain injury, social-emotional). In therapy, I focus on helping people with a wide range of longstanding and more recent problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, relationships, body image, identity, job stress, marital stress, self-esteem, attachments). I also have an interest in helping endurance athletes cope with stress related to training, job, and relationships. I have office and remote access. My qualifications include board certification in clinical psychology (ABPP), adult psychoanalysis (FABP), school neuropsychology (ABSNP), and assessment psychology (ABAP). I have completed postgraduate programs in school psychology, neuropsychology, and adult psychoanalysis; am a Training and Supervising Analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia, Neuropsychologist at the Austen Riggs Center. Please feel free to contact me for an initial appointment. I schedule initial appointments quickly and am flexible in discussing different options. The first appointment includes discussing your needs as a way of getting started. I look forward to meeting with you.

Feeling stuck in a rut and unsure where to begin making changes in your life? We are here to help you break free from your struggles and reach your goals. Step into a world of transformation with us at Fundamental Solutions Psychotherapy Center (FSP). Our dedicated clinicians offer a warm, practical, and empathetic approach to therapy, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for self-discovery and healing. We understand that seeking therapy is an investment in time and personal growth, and we deeply value your trust in us. Your comfort, well-being, and growth are our top priorities. We offer options: EMDR therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and more! Anxiety and Depression -Discover tools to manage and reduce overwhelming feelings and rediscover joy and balance in your life. Relationships -Explore healthy communication tools, work through challenges, and rebuild trust and connection. Trauma & PTSD (including Confidential First Responder Care) Addiction & Co-Occurring Disorders We understand that therapy isn’t just about problem-solving—it’s about unlocking the best version of yourself. Whether you’re navigating life’s stressors, healing from the past, or seeking tools to thrive, we’re here to walk alongside you. We balance deep care with the occasional lighthearted humor to help ease difficult moments.

My approach is integrative, intersectional, developmental, and contextual with a basic belief in the value of connection and the power of possibility. My work pulls from principles of Intersectionality and Liberation Practices, Attachment and Relational Science, Differentiation as a Developmental process in relationships, Contextual and Systems Theories, and the essential journey of Trauma Integration across the lifespan. I understand that we are heavily shaped by our relationships, family experiences, and positionality in the social world with regard to race, culture, gender identity, sexuality, etc. My practice is relationship and sexual intimacy focused, and I've deepened my lens to include Level 1 & 2 training in the Gottman Method; Advanced training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, in addition to past experience with PACT & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I only work with couples or relationship structures at this time and I offer in person; telehealth; and a hybrid option. I also offer mini intensives (4 hour sessions), which compress the therapeutic work into a shorter period, offering a powerful and potentially transformative approach for clients seeking to revitalize their relationships, providing a focused and immersive environment for rapid change and deeper understanding. Because I see relationship clients from all across PA and DE, the mini intensive option works well for clients who really want an in person therapy experience, but can't make a weekly or even biweekly commute fit into their schedule.

You’ve been staring at your to-do list for half an hour and still haven’t made a bit of progress. You’re not sure when everything became so complicated. Even the things you used to enjoy have turned into overwhelming obstacles. You see the people around you being productive, socializing, and making progress in their lives. Meanwhile, you feel stuck in place, like the world is passing you by. The strategies that you’ve used in the past to help you through aren’t working anymore. You want so desperately to regain some control of your life. But you just don’t know how. If only there was some path forward. It all feels so hopeless. Don’t give up! Let me provide you with a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space where you can learn to let go of the negative beliefs about yourself you’ve developed. We’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs, informed by strategies of attachment theory and EMDR. Together, let’s rediscover your path in life so you can move forward with purpose. Learn to accept every aspect of yourself. Embrace your individuality and listen to your inner guide. Create more meaningful connections in your relationships with others and yourself. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s work together to reclaim your hope for the future and joy in the present. Call me now for your free 15-minute consultation. You got this.