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01About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Knutson helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. He addresses issues such as grief, parenting strain, body-image and eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Knutson presents as calm and direct, aiming for practical conversations that lead to clearer next steps. He holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master's degree in mental health counseling.
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and has about 10 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
Over seven of those years included supervisory roles and teaching at the graduate level. Dr. Knutson has worked across multiple settings, including correctional facilities, outpatient clinics, group homes, and volunteer counseling with community groups.
That variety informs a flexible, down-to-earth style in session. He favors methods drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, person-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and strength-based work. Sessions aim to feel like helpful conversations rather than formal tests.
He adjusts techniques to fit the person, focusing on practical steps people can try between meetings. Goals are set with measurable, realistic actions so progress is visible. People who choose Dr.
Knutson should expect a collaborative process. He combines clinical experience with a straightforward approach to tackle problems such as addiction, grief, communication problems, and caregiver stress. His work emphasizes clear skills, steady support, and follow-through.
Therapy is offered in English and conducted online in formats that fit daily life. Prospective clients can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions once they choose to start.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 6612-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1497296461 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Knutson commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depressive mood. This approach helps with practical problem solving and homework between sessions.He also draws from person-centered listening, which emphasizes empathetic understanding and letting the person lead the conversation. That style helps people feel heard while they explore personal issues such as grief, identity concerns, or relationship patterns.
Motivational interviewing is another frequent element, aimed at resolving mixed feelings and building commitment to change. It often helps with addictions, codependency, or making steady shifts in health-related behavior.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide what methods to try based on goals, comfort, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Sessions are adapted over time as progress is tracked.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues for more natural conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, jotting down ideas, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options allow people to fit care into busy schedules and keep continuity when in-person visits are difficult.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Areas commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and body-image issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Dr. Knutson mixes listening with practical suggestions and makes adjustments to fit each person's needs.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
He holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision, a master’s in mental health counseling, and has about 10 years of clinical work plus supervisory experience.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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