Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Ryan works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Knutson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, and trauma. He also supports concerns like relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, ADHD, and career challenges.
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has practiced in Wisconsin for over ten years. He holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision, a master’s degree in mental health counseling, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He has experience in correctional settings, outpatient clinics, group homes, and volunteer counseling at the Salvation Army.
Background and approach
He has supervised other counselors for more than seven years and taught as an adjunct instructor in a graduate counseling program. His approach blends practical methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, person-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and strength-based work. He prefers straightforward conversations that feel helpful rather than overly clinical.
He adapts methods to fit each person’s needs rather than sticking to a single technique. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems stuck and to build small, manageable changes. That can look like learning new ways to cope with anger, practicing different ways to talk about relationships, or breaking down goals into clear steps.
He also offers support around substance use and co-occurring concerns. Dr. Knutson provides services in English and practices from Wisconsin.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for ongoing work. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ryan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Dr. Knutson commonly uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, anger, and changing habits related to substance use.He also uses person-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions. Motivational interviewing is another frequent element; it helps people explore mixed feelings about change and find personal reasons to move forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and evolves over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit into short breaks or need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing coach-style support, or when writing through thoughts helps. These options give flexibility for scheduling and for using the format that fits daily life.
Questions people ask about Ryan
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family-related issues, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, career questions, and similar concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is straightforward and conversational. He uses practical strategies and adapts methods to fit each person instead of following one set approach.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in counseling roles for over ten years and has supervised other counselors for more than seven years.
What credentials and location should I know?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin and holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision along with a master’s in mental health counseling.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.