Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

I have been given the opportunity to work alongside individuals struggling with substance use disorders and addiction issues for the past 11 years. In that time, I have marveled at the courage, resiliency, compassion, and intelligence of those with whom I work. For those of us who have walked the long day’s journey of substance abuse and addiction into night, we may feel there are few places to turn. As a person in long term recovery I can relate with the feelings of bewilderment, loss, pain, and inescapable worry that can inhibit an individual from seeking help. As a clinician, I understand that addiction is a treatable disease, is all too common, and is one of the greatest health issues we as a society face today.

I am extremely passionate about recovery from alcohol and drugs and enjoy sharing that passion with clients. I strongly believe that recovery from addiction not only provides an individual with a second chance at life, but offers a quality of life that was previously unimaginable. As a clinician, I feel that it is important to be genuine and to meet an individual where they are. I strive to help my clients cope with feelings of shame and guilt towards their substance use, and work from the perspective of “good person, bad disease.” I also strive to encourage my clients by reinforcing the concept that they have the power to rise up each day and make things better.

I have worked as an addictions counselor at Club Recovery since 2014, after receiving my B.A. in Psychology from Argosy University. Prior to entering the clinical field I worked with individuals in early recovery as a sober house manager. I was also in the military for over 10 years, and have served multiple combat deployments to Iraq and peace keeping deployments to Bosnia and Kosovo. I currently work at Club Recovery as an LADC, and facilitate the Men’s Evening Intensive Outpatient Treatment groups.

Ryan serves as our group counselor for the Men’s Intensive Outpatient Therapy group on weekday evenings.