- Direct listening
- Relationship focus
- Practical steps
About Ryan
Ryan Martin is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Louisiana who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. He offers a direct, respectful approach and aims to make conversations about hard topics feel clear and manageable. He describes his work as grounded in genuine care and practical attention to what matters most in a person's life.
He focuses on patterns that show up again and again, like codependency, communication problems, control issues, and family-of-origin wounds. He also supports people dealing with anger, grief, infidelity, divorce and separation, and questions about identity or life purpose. Sessions center on understanding how past experiences shape current choices, and then trying small changes to shift those patterns.
Ryan has three years of clinical experience and uses that time to balance listening with practical next steps. He aims to help people build self-compassion and clearer ways of relating to others. Therapy often includes talking through specific situations, practicing new ways of communicating, and reflecting on what matters most.
He works with individuals and couples on relationship concerns and personal struggles, keeping the work straightforward and focused. People who want help sorting feelings, repairing connections, or planning a different path may find his style useful.
To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods guide online work
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns that keep people stuck. One common approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful relationship patterns like codependency and communication problems. That work involves identifying repeated behaviors, trying different ways of responding, and practicing clearer boundaries to reduce conflict and friction.Another approach centers on mood and trauma-related work, helping people process painful events and reduce overwhelming emotions. This often includes naming intense feelings, tracking how they affect daily life, and developing coping skills to manage anxiety, anger, or depressive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out what fits a client's goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on communication skills, mood management, or another combination of techniques, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific session formats, so checking available formats and scheduling details helps plan appointments that fit daily life. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and anger. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, family-of-origin issues, infidelity, and life-purpose questions.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is direct and respectful, combining careful listening with practical steps. Sessions often involve talking through patterns and trying small changes to improve relationships and well-being.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working in clinical settings and with clients on issues like relationship strain, mood challenges, and trauma.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.