Denise Ryals, MSW, MI | Psychotherapist

About Denise Ryals

Focus areas

Bipolar Disorder

Mood Disorders

Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Stress Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Peer Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Gottman Method

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Dialectical (DBT)

Reality Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Denise Ryals

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience serving individuals, couples, and families. As a veteran’s wife of 36½ years, I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to my work, especially with military personnel and their loved ones. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relational challenges through a compassionate, faith-integrated lens. Whether you’re seeking emotional clarity, spiritual renewal, or practical tools for healing, I offer a safe space where growth begins and hope is restored. My approach My approach is relational, compassionate, and rooted in both clinical expertise and spiritual insight. I create a safe, grace-filled space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and I integrate Christian Counseling for those seeking faith-informed care—offering biblical wisdom alongside evidence-based strategies. I also use Narrative Therapy to help clients explore and reshape the stories that influence their identity and relationships. Sessions are collaborative and paced to meet your needs. I listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and provide practical tools that align with your values and goals. Whether you're facing a life transition, working through emotional pain, or seeking spiritual clarity, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and hope. While my background includes decades of service to military families, I welcome clients from all walks of life who are ready to take meaningful steps toward healing and growth. My focus I specialize in working with married couples and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relational challenges. My ideal clients are those seeking compassionate, faith-informed care that honors both emotional complexity and spiritual depth.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

The University of Texas at Austin, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1346354313

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What practice does Denise Ryals work with?

Denise Ryals works with Rula Health - Michigan.

What are common reasons for patients to see Denise Ryals?

Denise Ryals frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Ryals on their profile.