Ryan Martin, LPC

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Compassionate support for stress and mood struggles

Details

Name	Ryan Martin
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Connecticut
Licensed in	Connecticut
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	4

About Ryan

Ryan Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He uses an approachable style and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and respectful.

Ryan draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered practices to help people tell and rethink their life stories. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when useful to address thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and impulsive behaviors.

Background and approach

His work emphasizes practical steps that can be tried between sessions. People come to him for a wide range of concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and social anxiety. He also assists with issues like body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, family problems, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.

Sessions tend to focus on clearer thinking, stronger coping skills, and finding meaning in difficult experiences. Ryan prefers chat-based sessions but offers video calls, phone sessions, and text messaging too, adapting to what each person needs. He frames the work as collaborative and tailors the approach to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

He encourages anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed to consider a first step. That step can be a short conversation to get a sense of goals and what kind of support will fit best.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Ryan works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ryan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ryan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based approaches translate online

Ryan uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their problems. That approach focuses on language and perspective, which works well over chat and video when people want to examine how patterns began and what can change.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations grounded in the person’s own goals and values. This means sessions begin with listening and reflection, and the therapist follows the client's lead while offering empathy and validation.

CBT is used when there are clear thinking patterns or behaviors to adjust. Those techniques include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them out, and practicing alternative responses that reduce anxiety or mood swings.

Ryan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. The aim is to find a combination that feels useful and doable for each person.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when technology or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, written reflections, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different communication preferences.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Ryan focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses related issues like panic, self-harm, and social anxiety.

What is his general therapy style?

Ryan uses a conversational, client-centered style that lets people tell their stories. He combines that with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to address thoughts and emotions.

What relevant experience does he have?

He has four years of professional counseling experience working with mood and trauma-related issues. That background informs how he tailors sessions to individual needs.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is licensed in Connecticut as an LPC and practices with that credential in mind.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He has noted that chat sessions work well for him.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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