Andrew Ryan

Hello! My name is Andrew Ryan, and I have been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) for over 12 years and a counseling supervisor for 7 years. I earned my M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University in 2014.

I believe counseling is about more than reducing symptoms. While relief from anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional pain is important, I also help clients explore meaning, purpose, values, identity, and how they want to respond to the circumstances they face.

My approach is influenced by existential and logotherapy principles, including the belief that we all have a need for meaning and purpose. Life can bring anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, disappointment, loss, career changes, and periods when we feel stuck or disconnected. In those moments, counseling can help us explore not only what is happening, but what it means and how we choose to respond.

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship concerns, life transitions, burnout, identity struggles, and difficulty finding direction or purpose. I also work with athletes and others facing performance pressure.

My style is collaborative, conversational, supportive, and direct when appropriate. I want therapy to feel like a conversation, not a lecture or evaluation. Together, we can explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, clarify what matters most to you, and find healthier ways to move forward.

Ultimately, I see counseling as an opportunity to better understand yourself, reconnect with what gives your life meaning, and become more intentional about how you want to live.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, conversational, and grounded in the belief that people are capable of growth even during difficult seasons of life. I strive to create a space where clients can be open, honest, and curious about themselves without feeling judged or pressured.

My work is influenced by CBT and logotherapy, with a focus on meaning, purpose, values, personal responsibility, and the choices we make in response to life’s circumstances. I believe that while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can work toward greater freedom in how we understand, respond to, and move through those experiences.

In therapy, I help clients explore patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, stress, self-doubt, perfectionism, burnout, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. We may look at expectations, fears, beliefs, identity, relationships, and the ways past experiences continue to shape the present.

I place a strong emphasis on helping clients distinguish between what is within their control and what is not. This can involve learning to let go of the need to control every outcome while becoming more intentional about the choices, actions, and attitudes that are available.

Depending on your needs, our work may include exploring meaning and purpose, identifying personal values, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, strengthening boundaries and relationships, developing healthier coping strategies, and becoming more present in daily life.

Ultimately, my goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, reconnect with what matters most, and build a life that feels meaningful, intentional, and authentic.

Your first session is really about getting to know one another and beginning to understand what brings you to counseling. I want the process to feel comfortable, conversational, and collaborative rather than like an interview or evaluation.

We will talk about what has been going on in your life, what concerns or challenges you would like to address, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I may also ask about important relationships, past experiences, current stressors, and other areas that can help me better understand you as a whole person.

You do not need to arrive with everything figured out or know exactly what you want to work on. Sometimes people simply know that something feels off, overwhelming, or no longer working. We can begin there.

I will also explain how I approach therapy and begin discussing possible goals for our work together. Depending on your needs, we may identify patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also exploring deeper questions about meaning, values, identity, and what matters most to you.

Most importantly, the first session is an opportunity for you to determine whether you feel comfortable working with me. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of where we can begin.