
Ryan Gay
Practical support for life’s difficult moments
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Practical support for life’s difficult moments
Start with Ryan GayLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Ryan Gay is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience who provides virtual individual therapy for adults. He is licensed to practice in Minnesota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Alaska and maintains professional credentials including AK LPC 187873 and WI LPC 10739 - 125; these identify his Licensed Professional Counselor registrations in Alaska and Wisconsin.
Ryan commonly works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the challenges of major life changes. He takes an eclectic approach while frequently using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and he emphasizes a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.
In sessions he focuses on helping people gain insight into difficult thoughts and emotions, build awareness and mindfulness, and translate values-based priorities into practical action steps. His style aims to be kind, personable, and comfortable so clients have a safe space to address what matters to them.
Ryan is based in Minnesota and invites adults interested in virtual therapy to reach out with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That variety makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to engage in ways that feel most comfortable.
Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to switch providers if they prefer a different match. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, effective route to address everyday mental health challenges and move toward clearer priorities and coping strategies.