- ACT based methods
- CBT skills work
- Emotion regulation
About Ryan
Ryan Barker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with seven years of professional experience. He works with people who report stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, changes in life circumstances, relationship concerns, and mood difficulties.
He helps clients talk through everyday problems and emotional struggles in straightforward language. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. He uses evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to structure conversations and skill-building.
Ryan also supports people coping with trauma, intimacy-related issues, panic attacks, and grief related to separation or divorce. He offers tools for communication problems, caregiver stress, and managing feelings of emptiness or isolation. Work may include learning strategies for emotion regulation, shifting unhelpful thinking, and practicing values-driven action.
His style aims to be direct and collaborative. Clients can expect a clear plan, short-term goals when useful, and regular check-ins on what is working. Ryan encourages small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
People who want to begin are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How Ryan uses ACT and CBT in online sessions
Ryan commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choosing actions that reflect what matters to the person. It can help when avoidance or worry gets in the way of everyday life. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches clear strategies for changing patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ryan will work together with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration includes reviewing what helps, trying practical techniques, and adjusting based on what the client reports between sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how a meeting will be held. Sessions are arranged through the platform and the practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. If someone prefers a shorter check-in or needs less time on camera, those options can be discussed when scheduling.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ryan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, relationship problems, trauma and related topics.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses clear, practical methods drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and other approaches to build skills and set achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an NC LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact fees vary by location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.