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Ryan Sforza

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Physical health issues, Trauma, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a therapist, I have deep appreciation of working with diverse populations throughout my career. My comprehensive clinical practice includes: from Persons coping with complex medical issues and kiddos trying to find their way in this world, to individuals attempting to understand their identity and cope with the world oppressing them, to ordinary people feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I will continue to serve Rural and Agricultural communities as well.

My approach to therapy

My framework consists of: Relational Psychodynamic/Interpersonal, CBT, and Life Course Approaches with the sensitivity drawn toward Trauma Informed Therapy practices. I hold certifications in Mindfulness meditation, and Trauma-affirmative approaches to reduce pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Since 2016, I have been working with thrive-rs of Chronic illness and complex medical issues.

What you can expect from me

I uphold an Social Justice framework, and account for an high level of ongoing training and education. I strongly acknowledge the healthcare and mental health profession are tied to medical systems hold oppressive and inequitable accessibility & often forgo accountability toward racism.

Equally, as Clinical Gender Therapist and associated with GALAP - Those needing gender affirmative intervention letters (surgery, HRT, ..), 2ndary for letters - I will provide these for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Rochester
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Connecticut, Michigan)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Physical health issues, Trauma, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English