Ryan Oliver

Hi! My name is Ryan Oliver. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Austin, Texas. I grew up in northern Mississippi and obtained my master's degree from the University of Mississippi, but I have lived in South Austin with my wife and two doggies since 2020.

I've been working in the mental health field since 2020 and started my private practice journey in 2023. Along the way I've worked in Substance Use Recovery, Eating Disorder Recovery, Community Mental Health, and currently provide therapy services to tech employees exposed to high risk content.

On a personal level, I love watching movies, making art, and playing basketball.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in techniques, tools, skills, models, and theories from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. However, what I value just as much as these skills and techniques is your input as the expert on yourself and a genuine human connection. What’s important to me is that our sessions are comfortable for you and form a space for you to feel safe and genuinely heard.

In our first session, you can expect an open floor to ask any questions about me, the counseling process, confidentiality, or anything else that comes to mind! I'll make sure to give a thorough overview of my clinical approach so you'll know what to expect in future sessions.