Hi! Welcome to Grow! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & hold a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Hope International University. My academic curriculum specialized in: family systems, biopsychosocial thought, psychodynamic approaches, and person centered interventions. Therapeutically, I specialize in substance abuse counseling/addiction, as I am also certified as a substance use counselor and have worked in substance abuse treatment as a residential treatment technician before becoming a therapist. Further, I specialize in working with kids & adolescents who struggle with emotional defiance/conduct disorders & developmental disabilities. Further, I have experience in dual diagnosis treatment and exploring grief/loss issues. My style to therapy comes from a Rogerian, CBT, and Humanistic approach and embracing the “entire self”. My passion in being a therapist is to see and embrace progress, meeting people where they are at, being present during “aha” moments, and serve altruistically. Outside of being a therapist, I enjoy participating in ministry work, being active in recreational sports, volunteering as a crisis counselor & hospice volunteer. Some of my past work experience has included: working in special education as a substitute teacher, in the public-school sector as a tutor/instructional assistant, and as an in-home behavior interventionist working with kids who have developmental disabilities.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Meet and greet! I usually try to make the space feel comfortable, open, and warm. I also focus on what therapy is and what therapy isn't within the lens of my role as a clinician, my abilities to help, and law/regulations we are bound to as licensed professionals. I also like to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about therapy, about my background, and my style to treatment.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Empathy, providing compassionate care, asking questions to obtain clarity, and flexibility.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Willingness to learn, grow, participate, and engage within your own journey! I would consider myself to be an interactive therapist and feel that therapy is more than just a "question and answer" interview. I am open to talking and exploring/processing anxiety, life adjustments, depression, low motivation, and issues with self-esteem/autonomy.

About Ryan Jordan