About

Hi there, I'm Ryan! My Name is Ryan Rix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work statewide in California via telehealth. I work mostly with individual adults and specialize in anxiety, OCD, relationship issues (romantic partners, difficult parents), and existential struggles. I use a somewhat eclectic approach to therapy but rely heavily on a combination of Cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. My approach I have a somewhat eclectic approach, but I mostly use Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I have found that success, whether relationship, career, parenting, spiritual, or otherwise - can be blunted or excelled based on our perspective and emotional capacity. Often we are using the tools we have or were given and doing the best we can, but it doesn't seem to be enough. I believe we are able to learn tools and skills we were never taught, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and gain a new hope and perspective that allows us to find the success in life we desire. We don't have to be stagnant with where we are. We can grow and change, -- especially when we are supported and taught how to. My focus I have found that I work best with adults on an individual basis who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, or just generally feeling feeling stuck or unsatisfied. Often, when we are in transition or working through life's challenges, we will experience some of these symptoms. I believe with the right tools and perspective, we can begin to see clearer, think and act differently, be more effective, and as a result, feel better. My communication style My goal is to create an environment and relationship that creates safety and comfort. I pair being patient and validating with a challenge of thoughts, beliefs, and behavior that might not be helpful to you.