Has something major happened in your life that has left you feeling stunned, shocked and asking, “why me?” Are you ready to stop hurting and start feeling better? We work with people like you, who have been blindsided by an unexpected event. We help you move beyond the pain and make real changes to be happy again. If you’ve recently experienced a sudden change such as separation, divorce, sudden job loss, a medical diagnosis or the death of someone close to you, you may feel stuck in a place of loss and grief.

When words aren't enough. Whether the client is a child, a teen, an adult or a family, I find offering non-verbal therapies, expressive therapies such as art and sandplay often enhances my client's ability to solve problems, enable expression of feelings, and communicate with self and others. I have been a registered art therapist for many years and in the last twenty I have expanded that base by becoming a certified member of the Sandplay Therapists of America.

I am a compassionate and caring professional therapist, specializing in sex addiction, addiction, grief & loss, trauma based, and stress related issues. I am a process-oriented clinician, committed to providing relationally focused therapy for adults, children, adolescence, families, and groups. I provide therapy for adults, family, and children in multicultural settings. I utilizing trauma base treatment, Psychodrama, EMDR, mindfulness practices and other modalities to effectively promote change and personal well-being. I believe in group work and have been running groups for over 10 years, utilizing psychodramatic methods.

Trauma can be very destructive if you are unable to make sense of what happened. Finding ways to cope with the many ramifications of this disabling event. I can help you make a plan of care so you can continue to move on in your life with friends, family, and co-workers. Trauma comes in many forms and professional experienced, advocacy, will help you get the direction in care that you need. Understanding, empathetic but a direction can give you a more satisfactory life. Learn how to tell your story with pride.

CURRENTLY ON A WAITLIST. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, developmental disorders, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, and problematic family dynamics. I have a Humanistic approach and also utilize techniques that are largely cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and structural. I also focus on family systems. When working with children & adolescents, I draw from talk, creative play and sand tray therapy.

Do you want to feel better, be more successful and grow more in your life? Do you want to take back your power? Do you want to create a relationship that is better then it ever was? The mission of my work is to help people to use their own strengths & inner resources, to create more possibilities and develop a plan to achieve these goals and dreams. Life can be filled with great sadness and great joy.

Are you walking a "tight rope" between coping and falling apart? Therapy can help you find balance and give you the confidence to overcome life's difficulties. Often we get thrown off center when we experience stressful life changes or challenges such as: past traumatic experiences, relationship conflicts, career set backs, kids leaving the house, or the death of a loved one. And sometimes we aren't really sure why we are unhappy, but may feel down in the dumps, anxious, lonely, scared, hopeless, or just plain frustrated. Don't worry there is a solution!

As a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy services, I want to provide good customer service and services customized to your individual needs. I want to help you live the life you want to live. Learn how to reduce your anxiety by changing your patterns of thinking or acting. I can work with multiple issues including mood disorders, addictions, and chronic medical conditions. Focusing on the relationship you have with yourself will improve your self-esteem and help you learn how to relate better with others. It's not just therapy; it's your therapy.

*OFFERING TELEHEALTH AND ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I am a compassionate counselor with experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of different issues including ADHD, anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, grief, and trauma. I practice using a child-centered play therapy approach and sand tray therapy and I believe that through play therapy and sand tray, children and adolescents become empowered to express themselves in a safe, non-judgmental space. I am currently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

Have you suffered the loss of a loved one? Have you experienced other kinds of losses? Relationship? Job? Health? Do you need help making sense of your life story? Are you and your partner struggling with your relationship? If so, please consider contacting me. I am an existentially-oriented counselor/psychotherapist who can help you explore issues of grief and loss and meaning in your life. When working with couples in crisis, I promote reconnection and healing by helping them focus on the emotional aspects of their relationships.

I love helping people make changes in their lives. Change can be very challenging whether it is a change you have to make or one that you choose such as leaving a relationship, changing jobs or moving. Although difficult, making changes can be very liberating and satisfying. You may be forced to go beyond your comfort zone and face difficult challenges on the way to changing your life but you will be stronger and wiser at the end. I will be there to support you as you change and grow and become a better, happier and healthier you.

Are you struggling? I use a compassionate strength based approach to help you be your best self, live a fulfilling life and realize your full potential. I specialize in intimacy issues, infidelity, anxiety, affair recovery, addictions and trauma. I'm a former personal trainer and EMDR certified. I work with individuals who are new to therapy and those with high self awareness seeking ongoing personal growth. I'm passionate about empowering you in every way. I see the best in you. Together we'll improve your relationships, intimacy, self-worth and help you regain wholeness and create balance using a body, mind and Spirit approach.

We are a group of private practice clinicians who specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. We have a variety of clinicians with varied specialities and theoretical approaches, so we can find just the right fit for your needs. Some examples of our specialities include: depression, anxiety, substance use and abuse, sexuality, child and family play therapy, family therapy. We accept most major insurance plans and self-pay clients. Se habla Espanol. We are now accepting clients.

I will provide you with a warm, safe and confidential environment in which we will explore whatever is preventing you from living your best life. I can help you achieve greater levels of self empowerment, self acceptance and effectiveness in all areas of your life. My practice is guided by my training in clinical social work, my PhD in clinical psychology, and Jungian analysis. I employ an eclectic mix of psychodynamic techniques. I treat symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. Please visit my website: www.richryanphd.com for more information, contact and mapping

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, I moved all of my clients to video or telephone calls. I plan on keeping my sessions that way. You may be having trouble within your family that you're not sure how to resolve? Arguing, or distance between parents, or teenagers who you can't find a way to connect with meaningfully. There are many problems that overwhelm us, and take away our confidence, our closeness, and our love for each other. This is what I do, and have done now for over 31 years: I help families like your's find their way back together again, resolve anger and upsets, and rediscover the love you have for each other.

****Now accepting new clients!*** The basis of useful therapy is a good working relationship. We work to build that strong, genuine foundation so clients know they have a safe space to work. Our therapeutic approach is grounded in a balanced blend of relational processing and the latest neuroscience. We work first to understand your perspective and therapeutic goals. Together, we create a customized treatment plan using research-based interventions to help you get there.

Welcome to seeing the world from a new and more optimistic viewpoint. My work emphasizes personal power to envision dreams, to enact potential, and to overcome obstacles that leave you feeling incomplete and frustrated. Whether you come on your own, with a partner, or with your family, I will help you gain a new perspective on your problems, stress, and emotional distress. I will help you identify and change limiting habits of thought, feeling and action, communicate more effectively, and interact in ways that help all of you experience more happiness, satisfaction, and feelings of personal effectiveness and well-being.

Find relief for symptoms and go deeper...I provide a safe and comfortable environment for individuals and couples to explore life's difficult issues, find understanding; and develop ways to move forward. I can help people find return to or find for the first time their natural serenity, rhythms and authentic voice; especially after an especially tumultuous time. Therapy can be a place to reconnect with your inner Self as well as a space to integrate childhood events and life stages.

Are you overwhelmed and stressed?? Or struggling with feeling frustrated in your life or relationships?? Does it feel like no matter what you try, you can’t seem to be happy?? Life often presents us with challenges and change. Life transitions, even the positive ones, can leave us feeling stressed, confused and vulnerable. But with the right tools and mindset, you have the power to transform into a more authentic and confident version of yourself. I’m confident that together we can re-build the strength you need to face and overcome these challenges.

When we can skillfully relate to our inner experience/ emotions, we suffer less. I help people: Develop skills to be more adept at coping with the sufferings that are a part of everyone's life. Learn the inner and outer skills for healthier & happier Relationships. Heal Unresolved Issues/Trauma. Healing Trauma is a specialty. With the right approaches (I use EMDR & TAT) it is much faster and easier. I specialize in Trauma, Abuse (Sexual, Emotional, Physical), Relationship Issues. ( Individual & Couples Counseling), Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Death, Dying, Grief & Loss, Spiritual Growth/Evolution, Completely LGBTQ Friendly.