Andrea Bray Ryan , LPC

Andrea Bray Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a master's-level education and specialized training in trauma. She completed a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies at The Trauma Center at JRI under the work of Bessel van der Kolk, and she has experience working in a behavioral hospital setting with both inpatient and outpatient populations as well as in independent private practice. Andrea brings a broad clinical background to address many facets of mental health, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, mood regulation, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, parenting issues, and neurodiversity-related challenges such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

Her therapeutic style is empathic, supportive, present-focused, and non-judgmental. She integrates evidence-informed techniques to help clients build coping skills, develop relaxation practices, and learn self-regulation tools. Andrea also incorporates body-based approaches such as yoga and body integration alongside cognitive and emotional work to support clients' overall functioning at home and work. She emphasizes using clients' existing strengths while introducing new strategies tailored to each person's needs.

Andrea views each person as a whole and prefers a collaborative approach that honors individual experience and growth. She frames therapy as a shared journey and aims to help people navigate life transitions, process losses, and work through traumatic experiences with practical, research-supported methods.

Remote Treatment Options and Therapeutic Approaches

Andrea integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused methods, and mindfulness-based techniques into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact through targeted interventions that respect pacing and safety. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that support emotional regulation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Andrea works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors a combination of methods that fit the individual's situation. She emphasizes partnership in treatment planning so the approach evolves as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Andrea is offered through several remote formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can increase flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from different locations and to select the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.