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I am a board certified Psychiatric MentalHealth Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing holistic,compassionate and empathetic care to kids, adolescents, adults and families who are facing mental health challenges. I have over 20 years of experience in diverse setting, including high acuity out patient psychiatric care, crisis intervention and relapse prevention as well as family centered psychiatric care. I combine evidence based practice with patient approach to treatment. My focus is on MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND ADHD and offer medication management as well as supportive psychotherapy and pychoeducation. I help to empowre individual on their recovery journey in a stigma free environment. I am committed to accessible quality mental health to all.

Hello! I’m Ryan Forbes, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University (2003) and a Master's degree from Asbury Theological Seminary (2008). My practice primarily focuses on working with adults and older teens, helping them navigate life’s challenges and find balance.

If you are struggling to be the best person you can be for your spouse or your family I would love to help.

Beyond my professional qualifications, I bring real-world experience to my work. I’ve been happily married for 26 years and am the proud parent of four wonderful children, which has enriched my understanding of the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth.

My educational and professional background is in psychology and education, and I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Life is a Journey. On this Journey we're faced with many twists & turns. My practice style is collaborative in nature. It focuses on joint commitment to change. Yet eclectic enough to incorporate different approaches that will help clients as they write and re-write their stories to transform their reality. Whether you are looking to address LGBTQ issues, individual therapy, family or couples therapy, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, addictions, depression or other mental health issues.

I provide Christian faith-based counseling in a safe, warm, accepting, and inclusive environment. I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with individual and group counseling experience working with both children and adults with various diagnoses, such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Serious Emotional Disturbances, Developmental Disabilities, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorders, etc. My experience also includes working with people experiencing homelessness; survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, domestic violence, and natural disasters.

I have a variety of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to a range of clients from young children to adults. Having worked in environments including the school system, outpatient facilities and private practice, I have a solid understanding of how to collaborate with clients to identify their needs and provide appropriate support or connect to the right community resources. Throughout my career, I have gained experience with navigating conflict resolution, addressing general DSM-5 diagnosis’, and helping clients increase emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience supporting adults, children, teens, and couples. I currently specialize in working with adult individuals who are seeking counseling to address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management and relationship issues.