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Heidi Ryan

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a deep passion for helping others heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. With over a decade of clinical experience, I bring warmth, empathy, and a calm presence into every session. Clients often describe me as caring, grounded, and approachable. Someone who listens without judgment and offers support with compassion and clarity.

My professional journey has been dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, adults, families, and caregivers, particularly those who have experienced trauma or abuse. I’m also a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and a Qualified Supervisor, guiding both clients and fellow clinicians with care and intention.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your individual needs. I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where you can feel secure enough to explore your thoughts and emotions. My style is relational, and strengths based. I help clients identify and build on what’s already working while also gently addressing challenges that may be getting in the way.

I draw from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and incorporate mindfulness, psychoeducation, and practical tools to help clients regulate emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop healthy coping strategies. I also bring structure and consistency to our work while staying flexible to what you need each day.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to leave sessions feeling more empowered, understood, and supported. My goal is for every client to walk away with a stronger sense of self, increased emotional awareness, and tangible skills to navigate life’s challenges. Over time, clients often experience a renewed sense of confidence, improved relationships, and greater clarity in how they want to move forward.

Whether you're seeking healing from trauma, support in parenting, or simply a space to process life’s complexities, I am here to walk alongside you with warmth, knowledge, and care.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Arogosy University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment Based, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Management, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers, Children
  • Languages
    English