Krista Ryan provides individual therapy to adults (18+).
Hours: (via telehealth only) Monday – Thursday.
Krista is currently accepting consultations for new clients.
Do you find yourself repeating old patterns that leave you feeling small or unseen? Have you outgrown the version of yourself that learned to survive, but aren’t quite sure who you’re becoming next? What would it be like to feel safe in your own body, proud of your boundaries, and free to love yourself as deeply as you’ve always loved others?
Therapy with me:
Therapy with me is an invitation to slow down and be witnessed – to have someone beside you who is curious, compassionate, and unafraid to explore the hard stuff with you. My role isn’t to fix you, but to help you see yourself with more clarity and kindness, to unlearn what no longer fits, and to expand your capacity for joy, connection, and self-trust.
Clients often tell me that having someone truly see them – not judge them, not rush them – is one of the most healing parts of this work. Together, we’ll make sense of the messages you learned early in life, explore how they shape your relationships now, and gently practice new ways of being. I’m here to support your growth, your reparenting process, and your movement toward authenticity and freedom.
Therapy with me is centered on growing, healing, and understanding in your own way, on your own time. This work can lead to increased self-worth and the ability to feel both lovable and capable of love. I am led by curiosity, compassion, and authenticity.
I integrate these approaches to meet clients where they are – balancing emotional safety with challenge and experimentation, helping them reconnect to their bodies, their values, and their inherent worth.
I work with clients who may identify as:
- All genders
- LGBTQIA2+ individuals
- BIPOC
- Caregivers
- Parents navigating transitions (launching children, identity shifts, caregiving)
- Individuals exploring gender and sexual identity
Clients can find support with:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Complex trauma and attachment wounds
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and self-esteem challenges
- Relationship and family dynamics
- Life transitions and identity development
- Sexual and gender identity exploration
My approaches include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic and mindfulness-based interventions
- Attachment-based and relational therapy
Professional background
My journey to becoming a therapist unfolded when a previous therapist suggested that I might have a gift for this kind of work. After finishing my undergraduate studies, I felt a strong pull to support others in tangible ways. I spent several years working with elders—delivering meals, offering support, and listening to their stories. Those moments taught me how powerful it can be simply to be present with another person. My own challenges and life experiences have also deeply shaped my perspective and strengthened my desire to help others navigate their own paths. Together, these experiences led me to pursue graduate education and a career in therapy.
I earned my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute. What keeps me in this profession is witnessing the journey – the growth, the healing, and the deepening of understanding that unfolds when someone feels truly seen and supported. I’m endlessly inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the many ways we grow, heal, and reimagine our stories.
About me
Beyond the therapy room, I’m often out in nature—hiking, paddleboarding, biking, exploring all of the wonderful parts of Portland, or connecting with the people I love.
Are we a fit?
Please complete our New Client Inquiry Form to help us better understand your needs. A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to follow up.