Dr. Nick Ryan graduated with his master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy with specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University in 1997 and earned his doctorate from the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis in 2012. He has been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years working with survivors of trauma related to child abuse, sexual abuse, and severe neglect.

Additionally, Dr. Ryan has specialized training and experience providing affirming psychotherapy to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and couples. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified art therapist, and contemporary psychoanalyst.

Dr. Ryan works from a neuro-relational psychoanalytic framework and is heavily influenced by Attachment Theory and neurobiology. Treatment is informed by these theories using a sensory motor psychotherapy approach which includes breathwork, mindfulness, body awareness, psychoeducation, and learning self-regulation skills in a therapeutic setting that is safe, supportive, and compassionate. This approach has been successful in treating anxiety and mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma. Together, we will work in a collaborative partnership during your healing journey.

Dr. Ryan has worked at a non-profit multi-service agency serving children, youth and families involved in the child welfare system and juvenile justice for over two decades as a clinician, supervisor, administrator, trainer, and consultant. He is the Board President at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Advisor to the Board at the Association of Children’s Residential and Communities. Dr. Ryan enjoys walking his dogs, spending time with family, traveling, painting, and attending professional conferences and seminars.

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Family Conflict/Couples Therapy
• Gender and Sexuality
• Grief
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Non-Binary Identities
• PTSD and/or Trauma
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Trauma related to childhood abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, severe neglect)