Ryan Ross
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist -
My name is Ryan Ross, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California and Texas. I began my collegiate career earning an Associate’s Degree in Sociology from Grambling State University in Louisiana. I would later receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Bakersfield. After seeing the need to help others in the community I attained my Master’s Degree in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield as well.I am a wife and mother of a blended family. I have had the pleasure of working with youth, adolescence, teens, adults, and families with stressors associated with bullying, school pressures, COVID-19, trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral modification, suicide awareness groups, anger management, grief, and self-harm behaviors. I take pride in working with the youth as they are the beacons of our future. I have learned to meet children where they are at focusing on build rapport through various engagement styles.For the past 6 years I have also specialized in:Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Depression, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Group Treatment, Stress Management, Children’s Advocacy, Child Trauma, School Counseling, Behavioral modification, and Suicide Prevention. I have learned to meet clients where they are at focusing on build rapport through various engagement styles.I believe in identifying their strengths and enhancing their coping skills in order to foster internal motivation, self-worth while boosting their self-esteem and confidence to handle future life stressors.
Skills and Expertise
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adjustment to College
Aggression and Violence
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Blended Family Issues
Breakups
Commitment Issues
Depression
Forgiveness
Fear
grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Irritability
Life Purpose
Loss or Grief
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Humanistic
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Person Centered Therapy
Self-Compassion
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Telehealth-based
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Modality