Michael Ryan (he/him)

Before becoming a therapist, I was a middle school and high school counselor for 21 years. During that time, I talked to many adolescents and their parents/caregivers about academics, social problems, adjustment issues, family conflicts, and mental health concerns. I love working with teens, and I bring a fun, engaging, relational, caring, problem-solving, and creative mindset to each session.

As someone who has struggled with anxiety, I know firsthand what it feels like. It's not easy. But there are many tools and techniques I have used with my clients that can help. Figuring out the source of your stressors is often the first step. Next, we will come up with an effective plan specific to your unique needs.

Depression can be debilitating. I know. I had a major depressive episode as a teen. As a therapist, I have used many different methods to help people who are depressed live with confidence and purpose. I believe there is a path out of depression for everyone. In a safe therapeutic space, we can explore the beliefs, emotions, and social/environmental factors causing you to feel depressed. Talking about it is the first step. Next, together, we will come up with a plan to help.

Our emotions comprise our mood, which dictates how we think and act. Understanding how we feel provides clarity and insight. Discussing emotions can be difficult for some people. And, often, emotions are complex or conflicting. In therapy, sorting through these feelings in a safe environment can be the impetus for healing. I have helped many people process their feelings, leading to new beliefs, a release of old energy, and a better sense of self.

While there are some tried and true methods I've used to help people, I believe in treating everyone with nonjudgmental compassion and as an individual. As we proceed together, we will talk about the methods that help you and continue down that path. I believe there is a path to wellness for everyone, and we will find the right method that works for you.

While there are some tried and true methods I've used to help people, I believe in treating everyone as an individual. As we proceed together, we will discuss which methods help you, and continue down that path. This might include talking about your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, relationships, family, physical symptoms, spirituality, and/or energy level. There is a path to wellness for everyone, and we will find the right method that works for you.

Our emotions comprise our mood, which dictates how we think and act. Understanding how we feel provides clarity and insight. Discussing emotions can be difficult for some people and, often, they can be complex or conflicting. In therapy, sorting through these feelings in a safe environment can be the impetus for healing. I have helped many people process their feelings, leading to new beliefs, a release of old energy, and a better sense of self.

As a Certified Mental Health Integrative Provider, I believe it is helpful to explore all the aspects of our humanity--physical, mental, emotional, spiritual (only if this applies to you), and social. Through this lens, we can look at what is preventing you from being your best. Understanding and processing how these various parts of yourself overlap, collide, conflict, and/or harmonize, can lead to a sense of wholeness and an integrated self .