Portland Mental Wellness — Counselor in Portland, OR
Address1235 SE Division St OR, Portland, OR 97202
Phone+1503-505-9672
Websiteportlandmentalwellness.com
Portland Mental Wellness offers professional therapy with a warm, hospitable approach. Ryan, a counselor at the practice, is described as insightful and passionate about helping individuals. He facilitates both individual sessions and a "Modern Man" group, which focuses on helping men process emotions and develop healthier expressions of masculinity. Clients find him easy to talk to, compassionate, and thoughtful in his feedback. He is noted for his ability to help clients navigate various issues and manage anxiety related to therapy. The practice is located in Portland, Oregon.
Best for
- Men seeking group support
- Individuals processing emotions
- Clients experiencing anxiety about therapy
| Key services | Individual therapy, Men's group therapy, Medication management |
| Tags | therapy, counseling, portland, mens group, emotions, masculinity, anxiety, individual therapy, medication management |
Reviews on Google4.2 · 5 reviews
My med management quit. I can't get in to see someone else. Pretty much over this whole situation. Very unprofessional and inconsistent 🙄
Thank you so much for being honest and admitting that covid wont let you take new patients. I have called literally every phone number in google looking for real therapy and it is not allowed to legally exist any longer.
Ryan has helped guide me through a litany of issues. He is very easy to talk to and open up to, and is always thoughtful and compassionate in his feedback. I had a lot of anxiety about seeing a therapist, but that subsided about half way through my first session. I'd give Ryan 6 stars if I could.
I’ve been seeing Ryan for a little over a year now. I’ve been a part of his men’s group which, to sum up, is a group therapy structured around men’s issues, though it goes much deeper than that. At its core, the group teaches how men can learn to better process our emotions in healthier ways, and become effective stewards of masculinity. Surprise, surprise, us guys are not too equipped at doing that! Too often we choose to suffer in silence, and Ryan’s group is a great antidote to that. Ryan’s compassion and understanding of all people is inspiring! When I share with him I really feel like I am being heard. I value the friendships of my fellow men I’ve made in my group, and I always look forward to our next session together. Ryan is terrific at what he does, and his passion for helping people is apparent the first time I met him. I couldn’t recommend him more!
Ryan has a great combination of compassion and resources to work with my specific situations and emotions in the way that is best for me. He brings a lot to the table and has a lot to offer! Having participated in individual sessions and the Modern Man group sessions, I can attest that both brought a lot of value to my life. Highly recommended.
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