- Practical conversation style
- Substance use support
- Evidence-based methods
About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Knutson helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and a range of relationship and life concerns. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin and brings ten years of clinical experience to his work. He also lists men's wellbeing among his specialties and offers support for issues like grief, intimacy, and self-esteem.
Ryan keeps sessions conversational and straightforward. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, person-centered listening, and motivational interviewing, mixing approaches to fit each person. He aims for therapy that feels like a useful conversation rather than a formal exercise.
His background includes work in correctional settings, outpatient care, and group homes, plus volunteer counseling at the Salvation Army. He has supervised other counselors for over seven years and taught graduate students as an adjunct instructor. That mix of practice, supervision, and teaching informs his perspective.
Ryan holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in mental health counseling, and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. He is also a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and an Independent Clinical Supervisor, and he lists experience with substance-related concerns alongside clinical counseling.
People can expect a practical, flexible approach that adapts to changing needs. He emphasizes collaboration and adjustment, working with clients to find strategies that fit their daily life. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
How these approaches come alive online
CBT ideas help by identifying unhelpful thinking and building small, practical behavior changes. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes through clear exercises and doable goals.Motivational interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and helps resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful for substance use concerns, ambivalence about new habits, and deciding next steps.
Person-centered listening emphasizes being heard and understood. That approach supports people who need space to process grief, identity questions, or relationship strain while the therapist follows their pace.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit best based on a person's goals, history, and preferences, and will adjust over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use online work to maintain steady progress and keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and many relationship and life concerns such as grief, intimacy, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions aim to feel like a helpful conversation. He blends cognitive behavioral ideas, person-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspectives to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience, plus more than seven years supervising other counselors and time as an adjunct instructor in a graduate counseling program.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Wisconsin; the LPC credential appears exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.