About Ryan
Professional Ryan:
Through my private practice “Crying with Ryan” (crying not required), I help men and couples get unstuck, feel better, and connect deeper.
Bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Family Systems, Baylor University (Sic ‘Em)
Masters in relationships AKA Marriage and Family Therapy, Lipscomb University
Licensed psychotherapist, LMFT (#2162)
AAMFT Approved Supervisor, training the next generation of therapists
Adjunct professor in Marriage and Family Therapy program at Lipscomb University
Additional training in Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and EMDR
In progress: Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and Certification in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). Next up, Certification in Group Therapy (CGP).
Personal Ryan:
That’s me and my dad. I am a therapist in honor of my dad.
On the surface, my dad had it all— success, beautiful family, lots of golf. But beneath the surface he was struggling. And he almost lost everything because of it.
When I was a kid, my parents struggled to get along and my dad and I struggled to get along. That shaped what I wanted to do when I grew up. I didn’t want to be an astronaut or NBA player. I just wanted to be the best husband and father.
I remember being 11 years old and Googling “how to be the best dad/husband/friend” and reading article after article. I want to be the best version of myself and help other men do the same. And I want to be the therapist that could have helped my dad— helped him heal his wounds, be more present, and develop skills to love his family well.
In adulthood, I had a great relationship with my dad. He died from cancer a few years ago. I love him and miss him. And I know he’d be proud of my work helping men get healthy and connect.
Fun facts:
Enneagram 1, ENFP, Strengthsfinder: Maximizer, Connectedness, Communication, Ideation, Restorative
From Cincinnati, Ohio. Since graduating high school, I have lived in Texas, California, Alabama, and now Tennessee.
Interests: basketball (Boston Celtics ☘️ and Xavier Musketeers ✖️), fitness (weightlifting 🏋️, F3), being outside (tree identification 🌳)
Books that have shaped me: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Kind words
Colleagues consistently describe me as kind, intentional, and wise.
(quotes taken from Psychology Today endorsements)
