Tanya Trewick Ryans
As a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of medical experience, I provide a comprehensive approach that treats you as a whole person rather than a collection of isolated symptoms.
I don't just treat symptoms; I use functional medicine to find root causes—like how your hormones or thyroid impact your mood—ensuring you achieve real, lasting balance rather than a temporary fix.
I specialize in the vital connection between your physical biology—specifically hormones and thyroid health—and your mental well-being. My journey into functional medicine was inspired by a desire to help those struggling with persistent symptoms often overlooked by conventional treatments. By looking at your whole life rather than just a diagnosis, I work to identify the root causes of why you feel "off" or "stuck." Together, we will create a personalized care plan that integrates medical expertise with therapeutic tools, ensuring you feel truly seen and heard as you regain your balance and feel like yourself again.
First session
In our first session, we’ll take a deep dive into your story to understand how your physical health, hormones, and life stressors are impacting your mental well-being. I focus on making you feel heard as we build a personalized roadmap together. You’ll leave with a clear plan that addresses both your biological needs and your mental health goals.
Strengths
What stands out is my integrated, whole-person approach. bridge the gap between physical biology and mental health. I don't just treat symptoms; I use functional medicine to find root causes—like how your hormones or thyroid impact your mood—ensuring you achieve real, lasting balance rather than a temporary fix.
Ideal clients
I specialize in helping individuals who feel "stuck" by bridging the gap between neurobiology and behavior. While medication stabilizes your chemistry, I provide the CBT tools needed to rewire unhelpful thought patterns. My goal is to move you from simply "getting by" to achieving functional resilience and long-term autonomy through an integrated, science-backed approach. Thank you for trusting me with your care.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a PMHNP, I use CBT to bridge the gap between brain chemistry and behavior. While meds "lower the volume" on symptoms, CBT teaches you to rewire the actual thought patterns causing the noise. In my sessions, I use it to help you: Audit your thoughts: Identify "glitches" in your logic, like jumping to the worst-case scenario. Test reality: See if your fears match the facts. Build a toolkit: Replace automatic negative reactions with intentional, healthy responses. It’s about moving from reacting to your emotions to managing them effectively.
Couples Counseling
I view couples counseling as treating the relationship's "shared nervous system". While I look at individual biological factors—like how one partner’s untreated ADHD or anxiety might be fueling conflict—my primary goal is to stabilize the dyadic interaction so both partners feel safe enough to reconnect.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- DelawareLicense L8-0010980
- PennsylvaniaLicense SP032504