- Humanistic approach
- Drama therapy methods
- Anxiety and stress focus
About Ryan
Ryan Lisman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in California with five years of professional experience. He works with people who have stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation difficulties, and related areas listed in his profile.
Ryan uses a humanistic, client-centered way of working. Sessions focus on what the person brings and on developing understanding together. He also incorporates drama therapy techniques to bring movement and creativity into sessions when that fits the person's needs.
In practical terms, Ryan helps people name patterns that get in the way of daily life. He talks through coping strategies and communication skills. He also supports people facing grief, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and major life changes.
At Huntington Hospital's mental health unit in Pasadena, California, he works as a psychotherapist and drama therapist. That setting informs how he connects clinical ideas with real-world routines and hospital-based practice.
Ryan says he is open to discussing different therapy styles and techniques with clients. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person guides how therapy proceeds. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LPCC standards for practice in California.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Ryan describes a humanistic, client-centered approach that focuses on the person's experience and priorities. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and letting them guide the pace and goals of therapy. It is often used for concerns like anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.He also uses drama therapy techniques, which bring movement, role-play and creative exercises into sessions. These methods can help people access emotions, try different ways of relating, and practice communication in a more embodied way. In a clinical setting he combines these with general evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and stress-related issues.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ryan will collaborate with the person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. He invites discussion about preferred styles and adapts the process as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require. They also let people try creative drama-based exercises without needing to travel, while therapists and clients decide together how to structure each session to suit daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, depression, addictions, relationship and grief concerns among other areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He primarily uses a humanistic, client-centered approach and brings drama therapy techniques when helpful to explore feelings through movement and creative expression.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician and currently practices in a hospital mental health unit in Pasadena, California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC licensed in California and works in Pasadena, California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.