Ryan Parrett
Hello, My name is Ryan Parrett, Psy.D. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology, a masters in marriage and family therapy, and an undergraduate degree with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis. In the past, I was in the military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment.
Hope and purpose are as important as growth, awareness, and understanding.
First session
The first session will include a brief history of the presenting problem, client history, and a brief overview of what areas a patient is willing to work on during treatment.
Strengths
The first strength I have is direct experience. I have experience in multiple methods that can assist in eliciting change and addressing mental health issues. I started working with individuals and families in 1995. I worked first as a behaviorist to identify and teach skills based on function and specific skill deficits. I then worked as a marriage and family therapist assisting individuals and families to address relationship problems. Currently, I work as a clinical psychologist which has enhanced my diagnostic skills. The second strength that I utilize in treatment is related to my approach. I listen first and work collaboratively with patients to identify goals. In treatment we have open and honest conversations concerning the impact of personal history, culture, scripting, long-term goals, and daily habits on progress. Treatment consists of using this information to assist in change and in developing a deeper understanding of context, life events, and problematic situations.
Ideal clients
I work with individuals, couples and families in establishing healthy boundaries and expectations in themselves and others, managing relationship issues, working through life transition issues, grief and loss related issues and to address single event or complex trauma. I also work with individuals, couples and families to assist them in facilitating skill development, social skills, effective communication, and to address developmental issues.
Origin story
I became a psychologist because of my interest in human behavior and due to having an innate drive to learn how biology, cultural influences, human behavior, scripting, and development contribute to how people view themselves and the world around them.
Ongoing work together
Ongoing treatment and sessions will explore recent behavior patterns, patient thoughts and feelings, and problem-solving barriers to progress. Treatment will also consist of exploring how thoughts, feelings, behavioral patterns, and actions are contributing to a patient’s progress towards goals or contributing to the lack of goal obtainment.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective method to develop awareness of internalized scripting and core beliefs that impact an individual’s perception of events and reaction to situations. By exploring these patterns and problem solving for alternative outcomes, patients can become aware of their choices and decide when they may want to modify their behavior.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 29259