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Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Not accepting new clients
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Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
If it feels overwhelming to name your feelings and say what you need, I'll meet you there and we'll do it together. We'll get clear on what's going well and what might be standing in the way of deeper connections. We'll explore whether past hurts are showing up as present-day symptoms and impacting how you care for yourself and others. Your system has a way of communicating its needs, and sometimes, instead of listening, we push parts of ourselves away or go into protection mode. We'll discover how to turn towards our needs in a compassionate way and strengthen self-advocacy around your very human needs, rights, and boundaries.
Therapists offer varied training and skills; we have areas of specialty and areas we haven't explored. One of the most important parts of therapy (if not THE most) is your level of comfort and trust within the therapeutic relationship. I'm happy to offer a free 15-min telehealth consultation to explore if my skills feel supportive to your current needs.
I honor the full spectrum of our humanness through: mindful self-compassion, trauma-sensitive yoga, mindfulness, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma-Focused & Inference-Based), Polyvagal & Neuro-psychoeducation, Somatics, and Forest Therapy. As a School Psychologist, I offer Educational Consultation & Training to families and communities.
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation

Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Centerpointe Offices

Traverse City, MI 49684

CenterPointe Offices

Traverse City, MI 49684

I offer Wednesday or Friday sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and educational consultation. My therapy caseload is currently full.
I specialize in Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$100 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Centerpointe Offices

Traverse City, MI 49684

CenterPointe Offices

Traverse City, MI 49684

I offer Wednesday or Friday sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and educational consultation. My therapy caseload is currently full.
I specialize in Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$100 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
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As a Limited Licensed MSW, I am currently unable to accept insurance. Payment is due at the time of service.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
"
As a Limited Licensed MSW, I am currently unable to accept insurance. Payment is due at the time of service.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Kristen Ryder
  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6851117943 Supervised by Beth Jerva (Michigan / 6801098450) Kristen Ryder
  • In Practice for 1 Year
  • Certificate from Michigan State University, Medical Neuroscience 2021
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Detroit Mercy, School Psychologist Specialist Degree in School Psychology / 2009
  • Attended Michigan State University, MSW; area of concentration: evidence-based trauma treatment w/ TFCBT focus, Graduated 2024
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Field experience spans twenty years: Juvenile Justice, Early On/HeadStart, Research, School Psychologist (13 years), CMH (13 years), Psychoeducational assessment/trauma assessment team consultant, cancer support, two neuroscience graduate certificates, and two graduate degrees (School Psych & MSW).
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
"
Field experience spans twenty years: Juvenile Justice, Early On/HeadStart, Research, School Psychologist (13 years), CMH (13 years), Psychoeducational assessment/trauma assessment team consultant, cancer support, two neuroscience graduate certificates, and two graduate degrees (School Psych & MSW).
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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My main modalities are trauma-based: Brainspotting, mindful self-compassion, thought/behavior challenging, and body-based/somatic work. I believe in actively challenging old beliefs and barriers, but at a pace that feels supportive to your current capacity. We'll learn about our nervous systems' patterns of activation/regulation and how it can inform how we show up in our daily lives.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
"
My main modalities are trauma-based: Brainspotting, mindful self-compassion, thought/behavior challenging, and body-based/somatic work. I believe in actively challenging old beliefs and barriers, but at a pace that feels supportive to your current capacity. We'll learn about our nervous systems' patterns of activation/regulation and how it can inform how we show up in our daily lives.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F

Endorsement

Kaylee Patterson
Kaylee Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Kristen is as authentic as they come! Kristen empowers and respects the individuals who she works with! Kristen is a life-long learner and cares as much about her own self-growth as she does her client's. I highly recommend her.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) & CBT-I (Insomnia)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
  • Trauma Focused
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I am a Brainspotting therapist under consult with a foundation in trauma-sensitive Mindfulness, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Somatic offerings. I offer a balance between cognitive-behavioral models that focus on the relationship between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and trauma-based nervous system work.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
"
I am a Brainspotting therapist under consult with a foundation in trauma-sensitive Mindfulness, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Somatic offerings. I offer a balance between cognitive-behavioral models that focus on the relationship between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and trauma-based nervous system work.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F

Location

Primary Location

Centerpointe Offices

Traverse City, MI 49684

Email us

Website

Additional Location

CenterPointe Offices

Traverse City, MI 49684

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I offer Wednesday or Friday sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and educational consultation. My therapy caseload is currently full.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
"
I offer Wednesday or Friday sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and educational consultation. My therapy caseload is currently full.
Photo of Kristen Ryder - Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F