Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado and a Certified Life Coach. He earned his Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and has been practicing as a clinician since 2014. Ryan currently works at the Woodland Park location for New Visions.

Throughout his career, Ryan has worked with a diverse population facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression. In addition to working with adults, he has extensive experience supporting adolescents, families, and groups. His professional background includes substance use treatment in adult outpatient programs, adolescent residential care, and community-based treatment settings.

Ryan utilizes an eclectic, client-centered approach, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each individual. His therapeutic modalities include person-centered therapy, systems theory, existential therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and motivational interviewing. Regardless of the approach, Ryan’s goal is to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys camping, snowboarding, playing and watching a variety of sports, and spending time adventuring with his family.