Areas of Interest

Assessment and treatment of all ages in individual, family and group therapy.  Eclectic integrative approach to therapy, drawing from CBT, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy.  Special interests include trauma/PTSD, infertility/loss, perinatal concerns, parenting, grief and death, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, life stress, and adjustment issues.  Supervisor of bachelors students, masters students, and in-training therapists.

Philosophy

I’m realistic- life is hard sometimes.  It’s not always rainbows and butterflies.  Nonetheless, I truly believe there can be  beauty in life’s challenges too.  Every challenge is an opportunity. Even in the hardest times, there’s an opportunity to be our authentic selves, learn new skills, and find connection with others.  There’s even opportunity for a sarcastic joke or two!

My therapy approach is collaborative and individualized to you.  We will work together to identify problem areas and goals.  I offer a wide range of therapies and will tailor treatment to match your preferences.  It may be hard work, but my hope is that we can do good work.  Healing is possible, though it may require you to shed a tear or two.  You may even have to start believing in your own strengths and goodness too.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Justice Minor, University Oshkosh, 2016

Masters in Social Work: Mental/Behavioral Health Direct Practice, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018

Trauma Informed Care Certificate

Substance Use and Addiction Certificate

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1 Trained

Interpersonal Therapy Level A Trained

Maternal Mental Health Certificate- Postpartum Support International

Experience

Previous clinical experience includes school-based therapy, intensive outpatient programming, outpatient counseling, and Christian counseling.  Ryanne is also an adjunct lecturer at the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh in the Masters of Social Work program. 

Personal

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, including my beloved dog Leinie.  I also read fiction novels nonstop, bake sourdough, and trying new resturants.

**Ryanne is located in the Hartford office only. She sees clients ages 5 and up.