Dr. Ryan Hale, LPC, LCPC

Dr. Ryan Hale is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and struggles with self-esteem. He works with concerns like addiction, sleep and eating issues, grief, anger, and problems at work. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, attachment questions, and life changes.

Dr. Hale uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. He balances being directive and reflective to match what a person needs in the moment. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches to map out concrete steps and new ways of thinking.

Over eleven years of clinical work have included roles on college campuses, with emergency responders, and in private practice. He has experience with athletes and sport-related concerns from an earlier career in training and college sports. That background shapes a focus on behavior change and goal-oriented work.

Sessions move at a pace set by the person seeking help. Dr. Hale combines short-term skill-building with attention to deeper patterns when needed. He also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to specific goals.

He is credentialed as an LPC and an LCPC and practices from Kansas. Sessions are offered in English and available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a person completes a brief matching questionnaire and schedules a time that works for them.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Hale commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting connection so people can explore their concerns and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face discussion and visual cues for skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support short coaching moments, homework check-ins, or those who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and keep continuity when life is unpredictable.