Ryan Schindler, MA AMFT

THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY

Ryan approaches each session with warmth, genuineness, and empathy. He believes in meeting each individual where they are and creating an environment that is built on trust, safety, and a strong, caring relationship. Therapy with Ryan is a safe and comprehensive exploration into one’s life that focuses on growth, evolution, insight, awareness, and understanding. Therapy with Ryan is a space that allows one to unfold and make sense of life’s complexities, resulting in a life and a way of being that feels authentic and meaningful.

Ryan has a background in performance and mind-body work, leading him to previous careers in athletics and wellness. His passion for working with the physical and spiritual disciplines led him to the mental health field, where he graduated from Antioch University with an MA in Clinical Psychology. Ryan has previously worked in community-based mental health, working with adults, adolescents, and children from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Ryan’s work is integrative and emphasizes psychodynamic theory, depth psychology, internal family systems, and existential/attachment focused work. Ryan is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapy #135001, overseen by clinical supervisor, Jessica Longoria, LMFT. Ryan personalizes therapy to meet each individual’s unique hopes, goals, and needs.

Ryan Works With
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Teens
Modalities and Frameworks Ryan Uses
  • Psychodynamic Theory
  • Depth Psychology
  • Existential Theory
  • Attachment
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • IFS
  • EMDR
  • DBT
  • Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy
Fun Facts About Ryan

When Ryan is not at work or reading about psychology, he can usually be found outdoors, enjoying the company of friends, family, dogs, and/or an amazing novel or audiobook.

Ryan also loves sports, great food, hiking, ice cream, and anything that involves being near or in the water.

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Connect With Ryan

Email

info@pacificcoasttherapy.com

Call or Text

(831) 687-9555

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