- humanistic client-centered
- drama therapy methods
- LGBT related concerns
About Ryan
Ryan Lisman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with five years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating concerns, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
He uses a humanistic, client-centered approach that asks the person to guide the pace and focus of sessions. That means sessions often begin by naming current problems and what matters most to the client. Ryan also draws on drama therapy techniques, bringing creative and body-based methods into talk therapy when helpful.
In practical terms he helps people talk through relationship and family problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, issues around identity and LGBT topics, and difficulties tied to control, codependency, or dissociation. He also works with people facing grief, separation, or the emotional side of major life changes.
Ryan’s background includes clinical work in a hospital mental health unit in Pasadena, California, where he practiced as a psychotherapist and drama therapist. That setting influenced his focus on combining verbal work with expressive methods and attention to how feelings show up in the body.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to what the client can manage. He asks about therapy preferences and will try different techniques if something isn’t working. To begin, readers are advised to follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps so they can choose a first session time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Ryan uses a humanistic, client-centered approach that focuses on what the client wants to work on and lets them steer the conversation. This method supports common young adult concerns like transitions, identity questions, and relationship struggles by centering practical goals and personal values.He also uses drama therapy methods, which bring movement, role-play, and creative exercises into therapy. When adapted for online work, those techniques can include guided imagery, role enactments, or movement prompts that help people notice feelings in their body and try different ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. If something doesn’t feel useful, he will suggest alternatives and adjust the plan together.
The biography did not specify which session formats are used. Before booking, confirm available formats so sessions fit your schedule and preferences. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around classes, work, or transit and can reduce the time needed to attend a session. They also allow trying embodied or creative exercises without traveling, while keeping practical needs like quiet surroundings and internet bandwidth in mind when choosing a format.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addiction concerns, trauma and LGBT-related issues among other topics.
How does he approach therapy?
His main approach is humanistic and client-centered, letting the client guide session focus. He also incorporates drama therapy techniques when a creative or embodied method could help.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience, including clinical work in a hospital mental health unit in Pasadena, California.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPCC and is licensed in California. His practice location is listed as California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model; to start, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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