Joseph Ryan

My communication style

I have been a professor for several decades. I taught and was taught by thousands of adult students. Many of these students thought I was their best teacher ever. The reason they felt that way was that I quickly connected with every student. I cared about each of them deeply. I gave them my attention and didn't block myself to be open and sincere.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started going to therapy as a teenager, then again as a 20-something, and then on and off again, even until now. I was always impressed with how much I learned about myself from each successive therapist. All of them had a powerful influence over me, and though I did not know any of them, I trusted that they were wonderful human beings.

My goals for you

I am constantly learning that there is no typical problem and no typical client. Every person has a vital story to tell, and each person has a particular goal in mind. Some want to free themselves from a troubled past. Others want to mourn lost relationships. Still, others want to make their current relationships better.

Our first session

There is nothing so exciting as the first meeting with a new client. I am always so excited to meet that person for the first time. Although I want to know everything about everyone, I use the first session to find out why the client has come and what they expect to get out of therapy. Once that expectation is expressed, we are off to the races

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian