Ryan GrosJean (he/they)

I work with people across the full LGBTQIA+ spectrum because I know how different each person's experience can be. Some folks come to therapy to explore their identity. Others are navigating family rejection, religious trauma, coming out later in life, relationship concerns, gender transition, and more. I have extensive experience with all of it. As a queer person myself, I am committed to providing specialized, affirming care for everyone in our community.

The people I work with have been historically marginalized, and that history has been consistent even today with our current political climate. I have lived in these oppressive systems, just as my clients have, and it it takes a heavy toll on every victim of that oppression. I specialize in helping my clients navigate these systems while helping them heal from their pasts, which have likely been riddled with a level of oppression that is unique to each person's identities and lived experiences.

The people I work with have been historically marginalized, and that history has been consistent even today with our current political climate. I have lived in these oppressive systems, just as my clients have, and it it takes a heavy toll on every victim of that oppression. I specialize in helping my clients navigate these systems while helping them heal from their pasts, which have likely been riddled with a level of oppression that is unique to each person's identities and lived experiences.

Neurodivergence is something that has been historically labeled as problematic. I have devoted my career to challenging this notion. I have worked with folks across the neurodivergent spectrum for years, and a crucial part of my work with them has been focusing on liberation and challenging perceptions of how neurodivergent folks "should" be. My approach focuses on helping clients accept that their neurotype is not a problem to be solved, but a thing to celebrate, embrace, and explore together.

An Integrative Approach is really just a fancy way of saying I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Different people need different things, and even the same person may need something different depending on what's happening in their life. This basically means that just because you don't see a particular theory/modality on my profile, doesn't mean I don't use it. I pull from a variety of approaches, experimenting to figure out what feels most helpful for you and your goals.

Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected. We all develop habits of thinking that influence how we feel and what we do. Some of those habits are incredibly helpful, while others quietly keep us trapped in anxiety, self-criticism, or avoidance. Together, we'll identify the patterns that aren't working anymore and find more helpful ways of responding. Some may think this is a "surface-level" approach, but I utilize it as a way to provide practical tools for now as we dive deeper.

This is built on the idea that people naturally move toward growth when they're met with empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Instead of assuming I have all the answers, I trust that you already hold many of them. My role is to help create a relationship where you feel safe enough to explore, question, and discover what matters most to you. This approach is the foundation of everything I do, because the therapeutic relationship is the strongest tool I have to help you.