Ryan Sweat

My communication style

Generally, I am "fully present" as an authentic person in our sessions. I won't simply ask "And how do you feel about that?" I will ask you intuitive questions in response to topics you bring up, meant to help you dig in and understand yourself at a level that can inform desired change.

My journey to mental healthcare

Looking back on it, I can see that nearly my whole life has been leading me to this calling. Simplifying greatly, I think I became a therapist to understand my own complex past and maladaptive patterns, to challenge and release my own self-limiting beliefs, gain control over my own emotions, and claim my personal power & agency in my own identity.

My goals for you

I like to set long-term goals and break them into short-term goals using the SMART framework. Making goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timebound increases the likelihood you'll see desired changes. Goals are always in flux, and we'll revisit them as waypoints.

Our first session

Our first session, we'll set some goals based on what you would like to feel & what you would like to become. We'll talk about what feels alive & pressing for you, & then begin to dig in to understand what might be challenged to help you find & use your own personal power so that you can feel in control no matter how much chaos is around you.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White