Ryan DeCook (He/Him/His)

I have worked with many clients who are survivors of sexual abuse. I take a gentle and supportive approach, going at the speed the client feels comfortable with. I make sure we establish a foundation of safety and awareness before diving deeper into EMDR or mindfulness reprocessing of their experiences. I tend to see that my work with clients in these areas helps them to separate the past from the present, find healing from their experiences and move forward with their lives more freely.

I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is the gold standard treatment for treating PTSD and recovery from traumatic events. I ensure that we are addressing all facets that can be affected by trauma - heart, body, mind and spirit. I provide a lot of education about trauma and its effects. Through weaving in other therapeutic interventions and creating an environment of safety, I tend to see clients become more present and less controlled by their past.

I have worked with hundreds of clients impacted by panic and anxiety through indvidual and group therapy as well as online classes. I primarily focus on Generalized Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I led the Panic Recovery Group at Kaiser Permanente for multiple years. I love working to normalize anxiety with my clients because it is such a human experience. I apply a variety of approaches that help clients start to see reduction in their symptoms and reclaim their lives.

I am trained in Mindfulness-based therapy and apply this consistently. Some of the clients that I've seen sustain the most long term change have learned and adopted these mindfulness practices. It is a well researched and proven tool that can help significantly with symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. I see Mindfulness as a great way to develop better, ongoing mental and emotional health that last. It is also foundational to building necessary insight that can facilitate change.

I have been practicing DBT with individuals and in group settings for years. DBT is an excellent form of therapy, full of may practical tools and skills. I often use these tools as foundations for building awareness and the ability to regulate difficult emotions. The skills offered by this type of therapy really go a long way to helping clients I work with manage the overwhelming experiences that come up for them day to day.

I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This therapy is excellent for helping someone to really deal with past experiences or traumatic memories that hold them back. I apply this for people struggling with PTSD and trauma, as well as Panic and Anxiety. The therapy is very centered on the client and facilitating a process that helps them find their own healing. It is one of the most transformative types of therapy for these types of challenges.