Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas and have years of experience working with a variety mental health issues and ages. I have specialized in working with the LGBTQ population, with anything from helping people through the process of figuring out their identity to relationship counseling to coping with any oppression they might face. I began my career working with individuals with anger management needs and currently have an extensive amount of experience with families and helping parents through any issues they might be facing.
I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories, and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only hone in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. I enjoy using cognitive-behavioral techniques to confront anything that is standing in the way of your goals and to promote positive thinking.
I am a kind-hearted and a very open-minded counselor, and am proud to be accepting of all walks of life. I am able to incorporate religion-based counseling, but am also open to individuals that are anti-religious. I am eager to help you achieve your goals and would love to hear what concerns you have. Looking for help is a monumental step towards change and I hope that I can work beside you through the next steps!
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Ryan Smith is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. He has worked with clients across the lifespan and addresses a wide range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, parenting and family conflicts, and relationship challenges.
He has built specialized experience supporting the LGBTQ population, offering help that ranges from exploring sexual and gender identity to couples work and managing the effects of oppression. Early in his career he focused on anger management, and he now brings extensive experience working with families and supporting parents through parenting and family-related struggles.
Ryan draws from several well-established counseling theories and adapts his approach to fit each person’s needs and goals. He often uses a solution-focused framework to clarify objectives and move toward them efficiently, and he incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques to address barriers and encourage more constructive thinking.
Known for a kind-hearted and open-minded manner, Ryan is accepting of people from all walks of life. He can integrate religion-based counseling when desired, and he is equally open to working with individuals who are not religious. He is motivated to help clients make progress and welcomes the opportunity to hear about their concerns – reaching out for help is an important step, and he aims to be a supportive partner through the process.
He is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Texas (TX LPC 67833).
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