About Ryan
Ryan Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and those coping with addictions, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. He centers sessions on respectful, compassionate conversation.
He uses a dialog-based approach and tailors plans to each person’s situation. That means sessions are shaped to meet immediate concerns and longer term goals in plain language you can follow.
Background and approach
Ryan uses methods that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help with strong emotions, impulsivity, and panic. He also draws on existential and Jungian ideas when people want to think about meaning, identity, and life purpose. Sessions can be arranged as chat, video, phone, or text messaging depending on what fits best.
Ryan notes that chat sessions often suit his style, but he will work with each person’s preference so therapy can fit into daily life. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through guilt, shame, relationship stress, feelings of isolation, and struggles with self-image.
His practical focus is on building clearer thinking, coping skills, and steps toward goals that matter to the individual.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Ryan uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful conversation where the person sets the pace and topics. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people feel heard while they sort through stress, anxiety, or relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical steps. It helps with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, and behaviors tied to addictions by teaching short exercises and new ways of thinking.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, contributes skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity. It offers concrete tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication when feelings run high.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That plan can change as progress is made and new concerns arise.
Online formats let people choose what works with their day. Video calls are close to in-person sessions and good for visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy schedule. Live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or an option for people who prefer typing. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside work, school, or family commitments.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
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