Ryan Bittinger

I work great with clients who are seeking someone down to earth, authentic, and who want to be pushed to grow. Every person has the capacity to heal and reclaim their most authentic selves. This includes my passion for working with LGBTQ+ folks. This work is ideal for folks who want to build a deep understanding of how they are impacted by their traumas (and we all have them in some way) and the lasting impacts they can leave - including mental health concerns, substance use, and identity-based stress. This work can allow you to know yourself deeply and be more in control of how you want to respond, rather than react, to life. I'm a therapist you can curse with, laugh with, and grow with. For me, there is no such thing as TMI and I work to do everything I can to remove shame from our work. In my practice, I actively collaborate with clients to navigate relationship challenges—both past and present—and to process and heal from complex trauma. I know first hand how difficult it is to find a therapist - and how much engaging with therapy, showing up to do the hard work, can change life for the better. Just by coming here and looking for the right therapist for you, you're already doing great. Don't hesitate to reach out and request a free 20 minute consult if you think I may be a good fit for you. Specialties: I work with clients who have experienced and are coming to terms with trauma in all its forms. This work often includes understanding identities, relationships, grief and loss, and more. This can present in all kinds of difficult cycles and defense mechanisms - which are never shamed in therapy with me. All identities are welcome, and I work to live up to allyship marginalized folks. Credentials & Experience: I have a Doctorate in Psychotherapy and have been helping folks grow through or after trauma for over a decade. I have done this in the addictions field since 2012, and working as an individual counselor since 2016.

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