Ryan Sweat(He/Him/His)

Hi, I’m Ryan Sweat, a licensed therapist providing telehealth services in California and Nevada. I work with individuals, couples, polyamorous people, LGBTQ+, late teens, and adults. I focus on addressing anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, communication challenges, and men's issues.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and behavioral therapy. I tailor treatment to meet your specific needs, beginning with an understanding of your current situation, what's working and what isn't. Together, we develop practical skills and create actionable plans to establish healthier habits and improve your quality of life.

In sessions, I emphasize somatic and tactical behavioral interventions designed to provide immediate relief and long-term empowerment. These include breathing exercises and grounding techniques for managing stress, organizational strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase agency, communication tools to strengthen relationships, and anxiety management plans. I provide structured homework assignments between sessions to ensure skill integration and lasting change. My goal is to equip you with practical tools and strategies that help you feel confident and in control, ultimately preparing you to graduate from therapy.

My therapeutic style is active, empathetic, and solution-focused. From our first session, we work to build trust and reduce shame while identifying your current patterns. We explore why these patterns developed, how they've served you, and what healthier alternatives you'd prefer. Then we create realistic and actionable plans to implement positive changes.

I earned my Master's in Clinical Psychotherapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). My clinical training includes intensive work at Bernal Heights CPMC Hospital and Willow Rock Psychiatric Hospital, where I provided crisis intervention services to adolescents and adults as both a therapist and social worker during the pandemic years. Outside of practice, I enjoy rock climbing, mountain biking, 3D printing, reading, yoga, and cooking.