Alan Riley

As a therapist, I see it as a tremendous responsibility to serve others in their best interest while honoring their autonomy and path. I believe coming to therapy is courageous, and you should feel accepted without judgment. I work with clients from teenagers to seniors navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, and life transitions. I especially enjoy helping those who feel stuck or overwhelmed understand their story and patterns, while taking meaningful steps toward a more intentional life. I sit beside you, help you understand, and pair insight with practical tools and meaningful action.

I draw primarily from CBT and DBT, incorporating person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches when appropriate. My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and genuine. I connect insight to action, helping you understand patterns, build practical skills, and create meaningful change.

My communication style is warm, direct, and genuine. I create space for honest conversations without judgment while also being willing to respectfully challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and communicate clearly so we can focus on what matters most to you.

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other, understand what brings you to therapy, and identify what you hope to change. I’ll listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and begin developing a plan with you. You don’t need to have everything figured out—we’ll take it one step at a time.