Ryan Lisman , LPCC

Ryan Lisman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. He brings a humanistic, client-centered stance to therapy, offering unconditional positive regard while inviting clients to help guide the goals and pace of sessions. Ryan is also registered as a Drama Therapist, which enables an embodied and creative layer to his work for people who benefit from expressive and experiential methods.

At present, he works as a psychotherapist and drama therapist in the mental health unit at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. His background includes helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate LGBT-related concerns, process trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, he tailors techniques to each person’s needs and welcomes discussion about which approaches a client would like to explore.

As someone who has been in long-term therapy himself, Ryan speaks from both professional training and personal experience. He is committed to supporting growth and resilience and aims to create a respectful, attuned environment where people can pursue meaningful change.

Humanistic and Creative Approaches for Online Care

Ryan primarily uses a humanistic, client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect for each person's experience. This approach helps people explore values, build self-esteem, and work through feelings such as anxiety, low motivation, or uncertainty in life transitions. He is also a registered Drama Therapist, offering embodied and creative methods that invite expression through movement, role, and story - techniques that can support processing of trauma, identity work, and emotional exploration.

In addition to these approaches, Ryan integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques as appropriate to a client’s needs. Choosing the right method is a collaborative process - he works with clients to identify goals, trial strategies, and adjust the approach based on what is most helpful for symptom relief and personal growth.

Online therapy with Ryan is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options allow clients to access licensed professional support from varied settings, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.