Hello, my name is Ryan, and I am a white, neurodivergent male. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic experience that honors you as the expert of your own story. My goal is to do this through a person-centered lens while utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practices.

My hope is that this approach will allow you to find a helpful alignment between your internally held beliefs and goals in the context of your current situation. I believe that this increased sense of congruence allows all of us to achieve more than we believe is possible. In my approach, the counselor’s role is to be a supportive facilitator. I hope to empower you—my client—through cooperatively uncovering strengths, providing new coping mechanisms, and reconnecting you with your innate ability to heal.

I have struggled with anxiety, grief, ADHD, and depression on my journey in life so far. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, so through my lived experience I understand what it feels like to be a square peg trying to fit into a round hole. However, without these experiences and parts of myself I wouldn’t be me, and I share this with you to bring my authentic self into the therapy room. My hope is that by sharing this, it will help me provide as safe a space as possible where you can feel welcome to explore your multifaceted identities without masking or pretending to be a round peg.

As my work continues in the mental health space I strive to practice with cultural humility and acknowledge the impact that systemic issues have on all of us. I am open to diving into conversations related to cultural identity and systemic barriers that are relevant for you. I look forward to serving those in my community, and I am especially passionate to assist people working through grief, anxiety, depression, identity shifts, and life transitions. I am committed to being a strong ally to the LBTQIA+ community. Whatever you may be experiencing, I am excited to guide you towards your goals.

My background is in education where I was able to support individuals through their personal development. I’m excited to continue advocating for folks in this role as a Mental Health Intern with Alive Counseling Clinic as I complete my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In my personal life, I enjoy spending my time exploring the outdoors with my puppy and wife, mushroom foraging, and camping.