Dr. Ryan Sappington
Psychologist, PhD (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (443) 363-1708
I’m a dad of two kids and former D1 college athlete. I’m also a licensed psychologist and sport psychologist. Most of the people I work with have a sense of "stuckness" or disconnection in their lives. Disconnection within themselves. Disconnection in relationships, identities, or roles. Outwardly, it might show up as irritability, anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, trauma, struggling as an athlete/coach/leader...but the common thread is often a deep, hard-to-describe, feeling of disconnect. Of misalignment. My work is all about mending disconnection. I prioritize honesty, compassion, humor, curiosity, and courage in this work.
Finding the right therapist “fit” can be a difficult (but rewarding) step. How do we know whether to trust a stranger – even a "professional" one – to support and challenge us in the ways we need? I don't view this as a single decision, but instead, a relational process…one we'll openly discuss and revisit even after we start working together.
If you're interested in the possibility of working together, please email/call (with days/times you have available) for a free 15min chat. My approach is informed by Relational Cultural Therapy, Interpersonal Process, feminist, psychodynamic, IFS, and mindfulness-based frameworks. My work is trauma informed, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, and racial justice driven.
Call or Email Dr. Ryan Sappington now for a free 15 minute consultation - (443) 363-1708
Let's Connect (443) 363-1708
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Dr. Ryan Sappington
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 363-1708
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 07069 Ryan Troy Sappington
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended University of Maryland, College Park, PhD in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2021
- License: Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Psychology (APIT) under PSYPACT 21333 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Ryan Sappington
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 363-1708
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Men's Issues
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Dr. Ryan Sappington
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 363-1708
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Relational Cultural Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Ryan Sappington
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 363-1708