- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Work and life focus
About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Hale is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with 11 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship or family problems. He also supports clients facing workplace issues, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and life changes.
He favors a straightforward, practical style. Sessions blend talking through current problems with hands-on techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He aims to balance being directive when a plan is needed and reflective when the situation calls for deeper listening.
Dr. Hale draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to sort out thinking patterns that keep anger and anxiety active. He also uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s goals, plus elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when emotion regulation or change readiness is central. Solution-focused tools are used to build short-term, actionable steps.
He has worked in athletic and first-responder environments, on college campuses, and in private practice. That background informs how he helps people translate strategies into daily routines, whether managing temper at work or reducing resentment at home.
Sessions tend to be pragmatic and goal-oriented. People meet to identify immediate steps, practice new responses, and track what changes between meetings. The overall aim is clearer thinking and more reliable ways to handle frustration and strong feelings.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and experience, helping people clarify what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down links between thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can spot patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and practice new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills useful when strong feelings flare quickly.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their situation, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress or obstacles appear.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not practical. Some people find video helpful for role-play and skill practice, while phone sessions may be easier when a quieter environment or lower bandwidth is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises from CBT and DBT for online delivery so skills are practiced between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical mix of directive and reflective approaches, focusing on actionable steps and skills to manage emotions and behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with college campuses, first responders, athletes, and in private practice.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Kansas.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options with the practice before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.