Ryan Sweat, LMFT
- Trauma and relationship focus
- Polyamory and kink affirmative
- Five years clinical experience
About Ryan Sweat
Ryan approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and helping them identify and use their existing resources to address challenges. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and he partners with clients to set practical, achievable goals.
In addition to core mood and relationship concerns, Ryan offers focused support around BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, codependency, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, jealousy, life purpose, men's issues, personality and mood disorders, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, post-traumatic stress, and process addictions such as problematic porn use, exercise, or gambling.
Ryan provides services in English and holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is not currently accepting clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ryan Sweat have?
Ryan Sweat has five years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist.
Is Ryan Sweat a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and holds the California license CA LMFT 135047.
In which languages does Ryan Sweat provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Ryan Sweat located?
Ryan is located in California.
How can I work with Ryan Sweat as my therapist?
Therapy with Ryan can be provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that he is not currently accepting clients.
Does Ryan Sweat work with international clients?
No. Ryan Sweat does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ryan Sweat cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. It emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building practical actions to improve daily functioning, often supporting anxiety, depression, and motivation concerns.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and how those patterns show up in adult partnerships. This approach can be especially useful for people facing relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and issues rooted in past wounds.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. It supports self-exploration and personal growth and can help with self-esteem, life purpose, and emotional processing.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ryan works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which strategies best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility for meeting by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options support ongoing work between sessions and provide multiple ways to connect based on comfort and practical needs.