Interpersonal Therapists in Dodge County, NE

Are you struggling with relationship, family, or life transition stressors? Having difficulty managing symptoms of anxiety or depression? Sometimes life stressors and our emotions become overwhelming, and we have difficulty managing everyday tasks. It can help to have some guidance to process issues, assist with problem-solving, and learn healthier coping skills. I am a non-judgmental, supportive, and collaborative therapist that will work with you on your journey to a healthier and happier you!

Real change comes from the work we do within ourselves. I truly believe you have the answers you are seeking within yourself, but may need help to find them. The work we will be doing together is important, and I want you to have the utmost confidence and trust in the therapeutic relationship we build. In our sessions, I like to take a positive approach to build that working relationship to set useful and attainable goals towards a mentally healthy lifestyle. By utilizing motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, I know we can make progress towards that final goal.

I believe in a rapport-based approach to therapy: mainly authenticity in communication and interpersonal development of relationships. I aim to remove stigmas and depathologize issues, focusing on outcomes over symptoms. My philosophy is that people are often unaware of their core values, or stressors have made them seem far too distant. When building acceptance around the reality of problems facing families, and focusing on objectives that improve wellness, change can occur. The behavioral interventions, objectivity, and support found in the therapeutic relationship help lead individuals and families to their goals.

*How I am responding to Covid-19: I clean surfaces before and after every session. My office is clean, private, not shared with other practitioners and is large enough to maintain safe distance. I do tele-health sessions if preferred.* Therapy is about You. Ryana’s approach to therapy stems from the knowledge that individuals are unique & how we share and process information is specific to each of us. Ryana will listen to you, check in with you to make sure we are on the same page, & help you identify the goals you want to work toward. Together we will develop a plan that works for you.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.

Everyone always says parenting is hard, but that it is so worth it… leaving you to wonder when that will be true for you and leaving you to feel guilty when you feel like screaming at your toddler for not listening, or pulling your hair out due to your child excessively worrying about nothing, or walking on eggshells around your moody teenager. While you’re still figuring out how to navigate and adjust to each new phase of your own life, you’re also trying to teach your kids how to be human and how to find their own authentic selves in this changing world.

Every person experiences a need for meaningful connection with others, and a need for wholeness within our interior world. Sometimes those needs feel beyond our reach. I believe that therapy can help in those times when you feel as though you are merely surviving, rather than thriving in life.

My passion has always been helping to support children, adolescents, and families. Whether they have experienced life stressors, suffer from mental illness, witnessed or experienced trauma, or need a safe place to express and understand their feelings, I strive to help them heal, learn, grow, and feel supported.

I enjoy working primarily with adults who have dealt with depression, anxiety, and trauma since childhood/adolescence and are wanting to begin their healing journey. I also enjoy working with clients who have interpersonal relationship concerns and are wanting to improve that aspect of their lives. My specialties include depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, interpersonal relationship concerns, self esteem, and chronic illness.