Hi, I’m Ryan.
I’m a therapist, a mom, a former teacher, a book writer, and a lifelong student of people and why we do what we do.
I believe in the power of understanding our stories and the relationships that shape us to create meaningful change.
My goal is to help you feel more like yourself and build a life that actually feels like yours.
My credentials
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
LCMHC (Utah)
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of the Cumberlands
Trained in EMDR through EMDRIA
EMDR Certified Therapist
Extensive training in attachment, trauma, and nervous-system-informed care
Former educator with a passion for development, learning, and growth
How I show up
I’m warm, down-to-earth, and real. I bring curiosity, humor, and honesty into the therapy room. I’m not here to sit across from you with a blank notepad. I’m here to be with you while we figure things out together.
Connection first
Real relationships create the safety needed for change.
Curious, not critical
We get curious about why, not stuck in shame or blame.
Growth is possible
Small shifts, practiced over time, create lasting change.
Whole person care
Mind, body, emotions, relationships—it all matters.
You’re the expert
You know your life. I’m here to help you see it more clearly.
Humor helps
We can sit with hard things and still laugh along the way.
A little more about me
Before becoming a therapist, I taught kindergarten. That experience taught me so much about connection, regulation, and the impact of feeling seen—which still shapes my work today.
I live in Utah with my two kids, and we spend our free time outdoors, reading, traveling, and making as much art and music as possible.
I wrote the Notice to Learn children’s book series to help families understand emotions, patterns, and connection in a new way.
Want to work together?
I’d love to learn more about you and see if we’re a good fit.
Schedule a Free Consultation