Ryan Gay , LPC

Ryan Gay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Minnesota who provides virtual individual therapy for adults. With nine years of clinical experience, he offers a steady, supportive presence for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues related to guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, and building self-love. Ryan draws on both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which emphasizes values-based action and psychological flexibility - while remaining eclectic in his overall orientation.

Ryan emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that balances insight work with concrete coping strategies. He helps people increase awareness and mindfulness, and supports them in taking small action steps aligned with what matters most to them. His style is intended to be kind, personable, and comfortable, creating a space where adults can bring difficult thoughts and emotions and work through them at a measured pace.

Ryan is licensed to practice as an LPC in multiple states and conducts therapy in English via virtual formats. He works with adults seeking to regain functioning, build resilience, and clarify priorities during times of transition.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Ryan frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into virtual sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often useful for treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even in the presence of difficult emotions, which can help with grief, life transitions, and issues like guilt and shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore insights, practice skills, and adjust strategies over time so the work fits the individual.

Online therapy with Ryan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and reduces travel time. These options allow adults to access licensed professionals from home or wherever they are, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable as they work toward clearer priorities and improved coping.