About Ryan
Ryan Gay is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience. He offers virtual one-on-one therapy for adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. He also focuses on issues like guilt and shame, finding life purpose, and building self-love.
Ryan aims for a kind and approachable style in sessions. He listens without judgment and works alongside people to identify what matters to them.
Background and approach
Conversations cover what is happening now and what gets in the way of feeling better. Therapy with him mixes talking through thoughts and feelings with practical coping steps. He often uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and Acceptance and Commitment approaches to help people notice thoughts, clarify values, and take meaningful action.
Ryan encourages small, achievable changes that match each person's goals. He helps people increase awareness and practice simple skills they can use between sessions. Sessions are paced to fit the person’s needs and comfort level.
He provides remote care from Minnesota and holds LPC credentials. People who choose him will work with a counselor who emphasizes collaboration, straightforward language, and personal respect.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Ryan commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment approaches in sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment approaches emphasize noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, clarifying personal values, and taking small committed actions toward what matters.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques, and set practical steps to try between sessions.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coping prompts, or when someone prefers typing instead of speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Minnesota, Washington, Alaska, Wisconsin
- Languages
- English