- Humanistic approach
- Drama therapy
- Anxiety support
About Ryan
Ryan Lisman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with five years of clinical experience. He approaches therapy from a humanistic, client-centered perspective that lets each person guide the work. He also brings creativity to sessions through his background as a registered Drama Therapist.
He helps people who are coping with stress and anxiety, including panic-related worries. Other common concerns he supports include depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues. He also addresses relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, and problems with intimacy and eating.
In sessions he listens for what matters most and follows the person’s pace. He uses drama therapy methods when a more embodied or creative approach can help people express what is hard to say. He can also adapt techniques from different evidence-based therapeutic approaches depending on the person’s goals.
Ryan draws on his own long-term therapy experience to inform his work. That personal perspective shapes his emphasis on collaboration, steady support, and building practical skills for daily life. He aims to help people notice small changes that make routines feel more manageable.
He works in California and offers sessions in English. If you want to know more about arranging a first meeting, the best next step is to use the platform start process to match and schedule a time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Ryan commonly uses a humanistic, client-centered approach that focuses on what each person wants to work on and follows their pace. This approach helps people clarify goals, try small changes, and reflect on what feels meaningful during and between sessions. He also brings drama therapy techniques into the work. Drama therapy uses movement, role play, and creative exercises to help people name emotions and try new ways of coping. These methods can be useful for anxiety, trauma, and issues that feel stuck in the body as well as the mind. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's goals, comfort level, and what feels effective in early sessions. Together they decide which techniques to try and when to shift course. Session format options are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for consistent check-ins while balancing work or family demands. Therapists work with people to shape sessions so they match everyday life and practical needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, panic-related worries, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life concerns such as relationship strain, grief, addiction, and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a humanistic, client-centered approach that follows the person's priorities. He also integrates creative, embodied methods through drama therapy when that fits the person's needs.
What is his professional experience?
He has five years of professional work experience and currently works as a psychotherapist and drama therapist in a hospital mental health unit in Pasadena, California.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.