Andrea Bray Ryan , LPC

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

Her background includes work in a behavioral hospital setting with both inpatient and outpatient clients, as well as time in independent private practice. Across these settings she has addressed a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, mood regulation, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, and concerns related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.

Andrea’s therapeutic stance is empathic, supportive, present-focused, and non-judgmental. She integrates evidence-based methods to help people develop coping skills, relaxation practices, yoga and body-integration techniques, and self-regulation strategies that can improve functioning at home and work. Her approach emphasizes collaboration with the whole person rather than treating isolated symptoms, drawing on strengths while teaching new skills to navigate life’s challenges. Colleagues describe her as a thoughtful practitioner who blends practical techniques with a respect for each person’s unique journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrea Bray Ryan uses approaches that combine practical skill-building with attention to emotional experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and mood regulation by teaching concrete tools to shift responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and transforming emotional responses within relationships; it can help people improve attachment, communication, and closeness in couples and family interactions. Trauma-Focused Therapy emphasizes processing traumatic memories and building stabilization skills; it is intended to reduce trauma-related symptoms and increase a person’s ability to manage distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and life demands, and allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between sessions while tailoring communication to what feels most effective for each person.