Ryan Rix

My communication style

I create an environment of safety and comfort by pairing patience and validation with gentle challenges to thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that may not be serving you. I'm authentic in session, sometimes soft and gentle, other times humorous and irreverent. We can challenge ineffective patterns without you feeling negatively judged.

My journey to mental healthcare

Becoming a therapist wasn't something I envisioned when younger, but in retrospect it makes sense. I've always been a listener and naturally became a confidant to friends and family. I became a therapist because I want to help people. I believe therapy works, and I consider it an honor to walk through life with you this way.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting collaboratively. You know yourself and what you want to achieve better than I could, and I may have ideas of how we might get there in therapy. I love to hear what has and hasn't worked for you in the past. Over time, we'll set, adjust, and track our progress toward our treatment goals.

Our first session

We'll spend most of our first session discussing what brought you to therapy, how you've been feeling, and why you think you may be feeling this way. I'll ask questions about your history, family, relationships, and support. This is the start of us getting to know each other, building a connection, and getting a sense of where to go moving forward.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White