Andrea Bray Ryan , LPC

Andrea Bray Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a master's-level education and six years of clinical experience. She also completed a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies through The Trauma Center at JRI with training associated with Bessel van der Kolk, which informs her work with people who have experienced significant stress and trauma.

Her background includes roles in a behavioral hospital working with both inpatient and outpatient populations as well as independent practice in private settings. Across these environments she has addressed a broad range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma and abuse, mood regulation, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and challenges related to parenting, addiction, attention differences, and bipolar disorder.

Andrea practices with an empathic, supportive, in-the-moment, and non-judgmental style, helping clients develop coping skills, relaxation and self-regulation techniques, and body-mind integration strategies such as yoga-informed exercises. She combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative focus on the whole person, helping individuals identify strengths and build new skills to navigate life changes and interpersonal struggles. Andrea approaches therapy as a shared journey alongside each client and aims to help people make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Andrea Bray Ryan draws on established approaches to support clients through online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns to improve relationships and heal interpersonal wounds. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers strategies to address the impact of traumatic experiences, helping people process difficult memories and build regulation skills to reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to the individual rather than applying a single model to every situation.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing care from home or another comfortable space. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or mobility needs, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or transitions arise.