Ryan Ford
Psychologist, PhD, MSW (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (760) 512-8569
You've been carrying something heavy — maybe for years. Whether it's anxiety that hums beneath every interaction, a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall, or a past experience that still shapes the way you show up in the world, you're here because something needs to change. A lot of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Men navigating what it means to actually open up. Clients in relationships that are trying to understand themselves and their partners better. People who've tried to outthink their trauma — and found it doesn't work that way.
I'm a psychologist and social worker with 20+ years of experience, trained at UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara. I've worked on FDA-approved psychedelic-assisted trauma research trials. I bring that depth — alongside relational, IFS parts work, trauma-informed, and mindfulness approaches — to every session. I see clients virtually throughout California.
Expect a curious conversation. I'll take time to understand what brought you here, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping is possible. I'm curious about you as a whole person, not just your symptoms. We'll talk about goals, communication styles, and what's working. The first session is a space to explore whether working together is the right fit.
Call or Email Ryan Ford Stevenson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 512-8569
Let's Connect (760) 512-8569
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $190
Insurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
Ryan Ford Stevenson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (760) 512-8569
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 27441 Ryan F Stevenson
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended University of Utah - Counseling Psychology, PhD, Graduated 2014
- Degree/Diploma from University of Utah - Dept of Social Work MSW / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ryan Ford Stevenson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 512-8569
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Burnout
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Regulation
- Gay
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Neurodivergence
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Ryan Ford Stevenson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (760) 512-8569
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Mixed Race
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Mixed Race
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ryan Ford Stevenson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 512-8569