About Christen Ryan
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Christen Ryan
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA), I provide counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I take a person-centered, solution-focused approach that emphasizes collaboration, respect, and emotional safety. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
I integrate humor and empathy to help build strong therapeutic relationships and reduce barriers to openness and healing. For clients who are interested, I also incorporate animal-assisted interventions, including dog therapy, as part of the healing process. In addition, I specialize in wellness counseling with a focus on longevity integration, supporting clients in developing sustainable habits that promote long-term emotional and physical well-being.
What should a new client know about working with you?
New clients can expect a supportive and collaborative therapeutic experience. I believe each person brings unique strengths, and I work to help clients identify and build on those strengths while addressing current challenges.
My approach is warm, person-centered, and solution-focused, meaning we will work together to explore what is most important to you and develop practical, realistic steps toward your goals. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable showing up as they are. Humor and empathy are often part of my style, helping to ease discomfort and support connection throughout the process.
Clients who are interested may also benefit from incorporating dog therapy and wellness-based strategies to support overall well-being and balance.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The initial session focuses on getting to know you, understanding your concerns, and identifying your goals for therapy. We will explore your history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve through counseling.
From there, sessions are collaborative and tailored to your needs. I use a person-centered and solution-focused approach, meaning we focus both on understanding underlying patterns and building practical tools for change. Sessions may include talk therapy, coping skill development, emotional processing, and goal-setting.
Progress is revisited regularly to ensure therapy is aligned with your needs and evolving goals. For clients who choose to incorporate it, animal-assisted therapy and wellness-focused strategies may also be integrated to support healing, resilience, and long-term well-being.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
Cigna
Emblem Health
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fairfield University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1770094971
How soon can I make an appointment with Christen Ryan?
Generally, Christen Ryan has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Christen Ryan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Christen Ryan accepting new patients?
Christen Ryan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Christen Ryan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Christen Ryan accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Christen Ryan online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Christen Ryan using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Christen Ryan work with?
Christen Ryan works with Wellnite 2.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christen Ryan?
Christen Ryan frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Christen Ryan on their profile.
What languages does Christen Ryan speak?
Christen Ryan speaks English.