Hi, I’m Ryan! I’m a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of ADHD and social anxiety. Many of my clients are academics, creatives, or professionals caught in patterns of perfectionism and procrastination. I strive to embed my practice with equal parts authenticity and irreverence. I believe that therapy is just as much about having a corrective experience in the frame of the therapy relationship as it is about developing new skills and forging new insights.
My therapeutic approach is integrated yet grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)--specifically, forms of CBT that address psychological struggles and executive dysfunction using mindfulness. My approach is also informed by person-centered and psychodynamic therapy. I’ve found that it can be helpful to identify unhelpful patterns while also highlighting my clients’ unique strengths. The most profound therapeutic change can happen when we pinpoint presenting problems in the here-and-now and shift from abstract analysis into direct experiential contact with them in the therapy room.
In our first session together I like to get a better sense of what is bringing you to therapy now, when the problem started, and what seems to make it better or worse. Additionally, I want to develop an understanding of the broader context of your life and identity. This roadmap can give us a sense of areas to focus on in treatment. Most of all, I want to get a sense of how you feel about working with me as your therapist.
