Colleen Ryan

My communication style

I provide a soft, reflective atmosphere, yet utilize humor when appropriate. I'll offer attuned listening, thoughtful silence, gentle curiosity, and clarifying questions. I provide validation of feelings without rushing to fix things and believe firmly in self-compassion and strengths.

My journey to mental healthcare

Becoming a therapist was shaped by profound loss and the ways I learned to heal. After experiencing significant grief, I found that art became a lifeline when words failed me. This led me to pursue training in art therapy. Today, I help others navigate loss, trauma, and life transitions with empathy and patience.

My goals for you

We'll explore what feels most important to focus on right now and what would make therapy feel successful for you. We'll identify what you'd like to be different and define small, manageable steps to move closer to those goals each week.

Our first session

I'll do my best to help you feel welcome and safe. We'll review informed consent to ensure we agree on our shared rights and responsibilities. I'll begin gathering biopsychosocial information at a pace you're comfortable with, knowing it takes time to build trust.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White