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01About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Hale is a licensed counselor practicing in Kansas. He brings 11 years of clinical experience and works with people who face stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes.
He focuses on practical problems like sleep, eating, work issues, and coping with grief or trauma. Ryan takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. He balances being directive when someone needs structure and reflective when someone needs space to process.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
He uses everyday language and aims for practical steps rather than vague talk. His work draws on several evidence-based methods, such as cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and client-centered techniques that follow the person's pace. He also employs dialectical behavior skills for emotion regulation and motivational interviewing for readiness to change.
These approaches are blended to match the person's needs. Ryan has experience working with first responders, athletes, and people in independent practice settings. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, blended family challenges, workplace stress, and intimacy or communication problems.
His background in sport and training informs a focus on behavior change and goal-setting. Sessions are offered in English and use flexible online formats like video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Scheduling and subscription details depend on the client and location, and sessions can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0013283 · expires August 2027
- LCPC (Kansas)
- License LCPC 03447 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1225586738 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual dysfunction
- Workplace issues
Methods Ryan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ryan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Ryan Integrates Therapy Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy means the therapist follows the person's lead and mirrors what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to set their own pace in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression; it tends to be goal-oriented and skill-based. Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful for strong mood swings or anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ryan will talk through goals, trials, and preferences and adapt methods as needed. The plan can shift over time - some people start with skill-building, then move toward long-term insight, or vice versa. That decision is made collaboratively based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging support quick check-ins or ongoing notes between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life and to follow through on behavioral goals and homework between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Ryan helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. He also works on relationship communication, parenting strain, workplace issues, and problems with sleep or eating.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix directive coaching when a plan is needed and reflective listening when someone needs space to process.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of experience and a background that includes work with first responders, college sport settings, and independent practice. His earlier career in training and sport influences his focus on behavior change.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Ryan holds licenses as LPC and LCPC and practices in Kansas. The credential abbreviations are used as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow shorter check-ins or longer video meetings depending on need.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the clients selected plan and scheduling.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The matching process helps pair goals and preferences.
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