Dr. Ryan Knutson, LPC

Dr. Ryan Knutson helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, substance issues, trauma, depression, and life changes. He also supports concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting stress, ADHD, chronic illness, body image, and caregiving strain. He practices from Wisconsin and brings a decade of professional experience to sessions.

Ryan holds a bachelor’s in psychology, a master’s in mental health counseling, and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - in Wisconsin and has spent over 10 years working in clinical settings. His background includes correctional facilities, outpatient work, group homes, and volunteer counseling at the Salvation Army.

For more than seven years he has supervised other counselors and he has taught as an adjunct instructor in a graduate counseling program. He also has clinical experience addressing substance use and has worked in roles that included clinical substance abuse counseling and supervision.

In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral methods, person-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and strength-based ideas. He aims to tailor the approach to each person so sessions feel like useful conversations rather than formal tests. That practical focus means working together to set goals and try strategies that fit everyday life.

People meet him and trade ideas about small, realistic changes. He often helps people build coping skills, manage emotions, and navigate transitions. To begin, clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

Approaches and what online work can look like

Dr. Knutson often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with painful situations. He also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who are thinking about change, such as reducing substance use or building healthier habits. Person-centered listening is part of his style too, focusing on understanding each person and letting them guide the pace and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to test different methods and adjust plans based on goals, needs, and comfort. That collaborative process helps shape practical steps the client can try between sessions.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from their own community while keeping scheduling flexible and focused on usable tools and goals.