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Ryan Brewer(He/Him/His)

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Trauma-EMDR-Couples counseling-Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy-Psychedelic Integration-Anxiety-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Ryan Scott Brewer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Yogi who holds dual Master’s Degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Depth Psychology.  With over 15 years of experience studying the mind/body connection, Ryan works from an East/West perspective that blends the ancient healing practices of yoga and meditation with cutting edge neuroscience. He is trained in the trauma models TRM/CRM & EMDR, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS), and is currently pursuing ongoing education in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT).

Despite his extensive education and experience, it has been proven that the most effective component of therapy is the quality of the relationship between Therapist and client. Therefore, Ryan tailors each session based on the specific needs of the client or couple. Some people respond really well to EMDR, while others respond to inner child work. Everyone is unique, so their therapy should reflect that, however most sessions with Ryan will include a blend of compassionate listening and practical tools, so the client can feel really heard while also empowered to practice new skills to feel better right away.


Message to clients

You’re here because something inside is asking for attention. Maybe it shows up as anxiety, tension in your relationships, or a quiet sense of being overwhelmed by everything you’re carrying. You’ve done your best to push through, to stay strong, to keep moving. But lately, the strategies that once helped you cope just aren’t holding together the way they used to. And part of you worries that this heaviness might never lift.

There’s also another part of you—steady, intuitive, and brave—that knows you deserve support. Reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a powerful moment of choosing yourself. It’s the first step toward creating real, lasting change.

In therapy, you’ll have space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with who you are beneath the stress, AND learn what the stress is trying to tell you. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s driving the pain, offer care to the parts of you that have been carrying too much, and build new ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more grounded and nourishing. Over time, you’ll start to feel more present, more open, and more at home in your own life.

If this resonates, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation. I’d be honored to support you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Private Practice, Holistic Psychotherapist, 2017 - Present
Private Practice, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, 2023 - Present
Field Trip Health, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, 2022 - 2023
Lyra Health, CBT/DBT Counselor, 2020 - 2021
Center for Relational Healing, Betrayal Trauma Therapist, 2017 - 2020
Evolve Treatment, Residential Counselor, 2018 - 2019

Pacifica Graduate Institute, MA, 2017
University of Santa Monica, MA, 2012
University of California San Diego, BA, 1998

Licensure

California: 117921

Languages

English

Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

EMDR - EMDR is the gold standard for desensitizing and reprogramming the nervous system from trauma. You

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy - Facilitated through a partnership with a highly regarded doctor, your therapist will help facilitate this psychedelic experience aimed at relieving anxiety and depression.

Psychedelic Integration - Psychedelics and Holotropic Breathwork are gaining popularity for accelerating the healing process. Integrating these experiences is said to be more important than the experience itself.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Limited In-person sessions now available!


Insurance

Ryan Brewer is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Ryan Brewer

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$295 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$195 - $295
  • Couples sessions:$345 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Many Insurance companies will reimburse you for Out of Network providers like myself, so I can provide you with a superbill which you can submit for possible reimbursement.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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