Hi, I’m Ryan.

You are doing hard, important work right now just by considering therapy, and I want you to know that meaningful healing and growth are possible regardless of where you have been or where you are today.

I came to this work after a full life in high-performance worlds, as a grateful husband and father, and as someone who lives with chronic pain. These experiences taught me how much pressure people carry, and how life's deepest commitments and physical limits can quietly shape mental health and relationships. They are a big part of why I do this.

My goal as your therapist is to create an encouraging, non-judgmental space where we partner to unpack what is going on, find insight, and move toward real change. I adapt to your situation and your goals, and I look forward to doing this work alongside you.

Clinical Experience

I bring decades of lived experience to our sessions. Moving frequently across the United States and abroad as a child and young adult gave me a cross-cultural, third-culture perspective.  As a former athlete and management consultant, I understand the stressors and demands of high-performance environments. Living with chronic pain, I've seen first hand how physical limitations can affect mental health and relationships. As a husband and father, I know both the challenges and the sacred privileges of marriage and parenthood. And as someone who has been a client in therapy myself, I’ve experienced its healing power firsthand.  Healing and growth take effort, and that effort is one of the most valuable investments you can make.

Clinical Specialties

I work with individuals and couples looking to heal and grow.  I have a particular interest in supporting families navigating life stages, individuals experiencing chronic illness and pain, and those in high-performance sports and business environments.  I help clients access untapped feelings and thoughts, set healthy boundaries, adopt helpful patterns, and improve communication to better their daily lives.

Education

M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Lipscomb University (Expected graduation 2027)

M.A., Finance, Illinois Institute of Technology

B.A., Finance, Tulane University

Advanced Play Therapy Training