Ryan Lisman, LPCC

Ryan Lisman is a licensed clinical counselor practicing in California with five years of professional experience. He holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and brings a background that spans work as a psychotherapist and a registered drama therapist at Huntington Hospital's mental health unit in Pasadena, California.

Ryan assists people dealing with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, among other areas. His primary orientation is humanistic and client-centered, which means the therapy process is guided by the person's own goals and experiences and delivered with consistent respect and support. Being trained in a variety of modalities, he encourages clients to explore different techniques and to express preferences about therapeutic style.

As a registered Drama Therapist, Ryan integrates embodied, creative practices into sessions when appropriate, offering opportunities to work through issues in ways that extend beyond talk alone. He also speaks from personal experience as a long-term therapy client and credits the process with meaningful life changes, which informs his commitment to helping others pursue growth and healing.

Humanistic and Creative Approaches Delivered Online

Ryan primarily practices from a humanistic, client-centered perspective that emphasizes the individual's strengths, autonomy, and personal goals. In this approach the therapist listens deeply, supports self-directed growth, and helps clients build insight and self-compassion - it is often helpful for issues such as self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

He is also a registered Drama Therapist, which brings embodied and creative techniques into the work. Drama therapy uses role, movement, and expressive exercises to explore emotions and patterns that are difficult to access through talk alone, and can be useful for trauma processing, identity exploration, and emotional expression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ryan collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts sessions over time to reflect what proves most effective.

Online therapy with Ryan is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try creative or experiential methods remotely, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations.