Licensed to practice in California and accepts 52 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Coping Skills, Men's Issues
(he/him)
Hello-My name is Ryan, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based out of Southern California (Long Beach). I work with young men and adult males in an individual setting, and I specialize in men's issues, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger issues. It is my goal to support you in getting back on track and finding your way again. I will help you identify negative self-talk and faulty cognitive errors that are causing emotional pain and discomfort. My approach involves providing you with the tools and techniques that will assist you in being the best version of yourself- which is happy, joyous, and free. We can work together to modify thought processes which will improve feelings, behaviors and outcomes. My therapeutic orientation is cognitive and behavioral based, as well as solution focused. My approach is geared toward helping identify negative thoughts and belief patterns which cause emotional discomfort and unhealthy outcome results. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with substance abuse issues, depression, and anxiety. You are not alone.
In the first session, we will begin to establish a solid therapeutic rapport as well as get to know what led you to make the decision to come to therapy at this time. Seeking out therapy isn't always the easiest thing to do, and the fact that you are here needs to be recognized and validated. Have you tried therapy before? What worked? What didn't? What did you like about it? What did you dislike about it? What has been going on in your life that is hard for you? What are you struggling with? We will explore what brought you to counseling, and what goals you would like to achieve. We will work on developing a treatment plan that is designed to help you achieve those goals and outline strategies and techniques that will guide our path.
I believe that being an authentic and genuine person allows me to connect with clients on a deeper level. I feel that it is important for clients to feel heard and understood, and that is what I strive to provide at all times. I bring a very real and non-judgmental approach to therapy, and it has been my experience that this style allows for clients to feel safe and supported while working though some very challenging issues.
Most of the clients I work with are teen/adult males who are struggling with something in their lives and need someone to help them work through it. Talking about what's going on inside is not easy, and most of my clients need a space to get things off their chest so that they can process it, develop healthy strategies for dealing with it, and eventually move past it and live their best life. Some of the things that a lot of my clients seek therapy for include relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, and difficulty adjusting to events that have happened in their life.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Negative thoughts keeping you down? I've used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice for over four years to help clients identify negative thought patterns and beliefs that are causing them to maintain a negative outlook on life as well as preventing them from being the best version of themselves. We will use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. If you change your irrational and negative thought patterns, then you can change the way you feel overall. CBT has helped many clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety as well as feel more confident.
Lacking the ability to stay in the present moment and put aside negative emotions? I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my practice to help clients stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feeling without judgement. ACT helps clients to free their minds from obsessive thinking so that they can focus on the present and commit to a positive approach that will help them get past problems they are stuck on.
Lacking clarity and insight about solving problems? I use Solution Focused Brief Treatment (SFBT) in my practice to help clients gain clarity into their problems, as well as accomplish their own solutions to the problems that they are facing. It is also used to help clients focus on their strengths and resiliencies, rather than putting emphasis on their problems. This method improves confidence as well as helps clients to find solutions to their problems relatively quickly.
5 ratings with written reviews
March 26, 2026
I've been working with Ryan for about a year, and every session is something I look forward to. He's authentic, calm, and easy to talk to. Conversations flow naturally, with humor, and I feel completely safe to be honest without judgment. He offers thoughtful insights, guiding me to new perspectives and solutions. I truly appreciate his empathy, care, and the progress we make together.
February 25, 2026
Incredibly kind, considerate and open. Very goal oriented and displays a genuine care for his patients.
December 12, 2025
Great person to work with!