Tara Ryan
I am a multi-state licensed therapist across California, Colorado, Nebraska, and Texas, specializing in helping adults navigate deep-seated mental health challenges alongside intense personal and professional transitions. With vast clinical experience, I have served as a university career counselor, a specialist for healthcare professionals, and a dedicated clinician within both the US Navy Family Advocacy Program and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
I am a trained trauma therapist and assist clients with acute trauma, vicarious / secondary trauma, complex trauma (C-PTSD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
My practice provides a highly supportive, practical space for college students, working adults at all career stages, healthcare workers, service members, Veterans, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I blend empathetic listening with deep clinical insight to help you manage and heal from: --Core Mental Health & Neurodivergence: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and identity exploration. --Trauma & Life Impact: Complex trauma, PTSD, grief, loss, and managing chronic medical conditions. --Daily Survival: Severe career burnout, relationship problems, and navigating life's overlapping pressures.
First session
Your first session is a welcoming space to slow down, feel heard, and begin making sense of what you’ve been experiencing. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what feels most important right now, and what you hope to be different. Together, we’ll begin identifying patterns, needs, and goals that can guide our work moving forward. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction and a better understanding of where to begin.
Strengths
My clients often share that our sessions feel like a naturally comfortable space where they can finally drop the pressure of "having it all together." I am an empathetic, highly attentive listener, but I won't just sit in silence and nod. I bring practical, helpful insights to the table, helping you map out clear boundaries, untangle old behavioral patterns, and reclaim yourself.
Ideal clients
If you are constantly managing life’s endless demands rather than actually living, there is space for you to unpack it all. High-stress careers, major life transitions, and the unique emotional complexities of midlife can easily lead to burnout, relationship strain, and a deep sense of overwhelm. I support adults across the lifespan—from young professionals to seniors—in navigating these invisible pressures. By exploring how your internal world shapes your schedule, career, and family life, we will work together to help you unstick yourself and reclaim your life.
Treatment methods
Interpersonal
Interpersonal therapy focuses on the connection between your emotions and your relationships with other people. We will look at what's happening in your relationships and identify specific areas where things could improve. We'll work on skills for communicating, setting boundaries, expressing your needs, managing conflict, and adjusting to changes or losses.
Strength-Based
Strength-based therapy means that we don't just focus on what's going wrong or what you want to change. We'll also pay attention to the strengths, abilities, experiences, and resources you already have. The goal is for you to develop more confidence in your ability to handle challenges and make changes that are meaningful to you.”
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care means that I approach therapy with an understanding that difficult or traumatic experiences can affect the way we think, feel, behave, and relate to other people. It also means that I don't want you to feel pressured to talk about anything before you're ready. You are in control of what you share, and we'll work together at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 15464
- ColoradoLicense LPC.0015408
- NebraskaLicense 3076
- TexasLicense 74125