A LITTLE BIT ABOUT Ryan

Originally from the sunny state of California, I moved to Colorado to be closer to my family who had moved to Denver years prior. As a ‘career changer’, I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity and privilege to work as an emotionally focused family therapist after many years in the corporate arena. Personally, I love film, reading, hiking the beautiful mountains of Colorado, and indoor rowing in my spare time. I also find solace in spending time with my partner, my cat, friends, family, and striving for a mindful practice in balancing life.

Why I am pursuing a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist

I have always appreciated the relational aspect of humanity and how we build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with ourselves and others. In my own journey, I have felt and witnessed the profound power of a safe place to discover, rediscover, and explore the intricacies of life and relationships therein. I enjoy creating the same safe space for others looking for change and looking for a deeper understanding of their journey in connecting with themselves and others. I am pursuing this career for the privilege of sharing in these journeys with others and empowering them as they make changes to build more rewarding, rich and robust lives and communities.

Why do clients choose Ryan Manning? Here is a bit of voluntary feedback from a few of his clients.

“Ryan is wonderful. He always makes us feel comfortable. He helps us to be vulnerable together. We are making great progress already.”

“We’re extremely happy with Ryan and are excited to be working with him”

“I never feel any judgement coming from Ryan when we go into very personal and intimate topics.”

“He made us feel safe so we could be vulnerable and open. He has exceeded our expectations and we’re excited to continue working with him!”

“Ryan is able to help my partner give emotional responses and answers in a way that is helpful.”

“We appreciated that Ryan spent time addressing the goals of therapy for us. This is something I personally haven’t previously been clear on so I appreciate him focusing on this session.”

“Ryan is extremely open and honest with both of us, which makes it easy to talk to him about our relationship.”

Credentials

ICEEFT Trained - Emotionally Focused Therapy

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate - Colorado

Associate of Arts in Sociology - Los Rios Community College, Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Behavior - Ashford University

Master of Arts in Couples and Family Counseling - University of Colorado Denver, Colorado

Previous Experience

Hey Denver – provided free and confidential sexual health services, outreach, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, including risk reduction counseling for issues regarding drug use, safe sex practices, self-care habits, and resources for promoting healthier living

Professional Affiliations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Member

The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy – Member

Boulder Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy - Member

Random ‘fun facts’ about me!

Best Goal: Accepting the happiness and joy that life presents

Best Habit: Being curious of all people and experiences around me

Best Reason to be Happy: Finding I have cultivated true and meaningful relationships of shared values and appreciation.

Best Legal Rout to Joy: Sitting in a dark movie theater and losing myself in the stories presented on screen.

Best Flaw: Being extroverted when needed, even though I’m naturally an introvert.   

Best Accomplishment: Taking a divergent path later in my life that has enabled an opportunity to work in the counseling profession.

Best Motto: “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” – Oscar Wilde

Best Under Appreciated Skill: To the (sometimes) frustration of those around me, my ability to remember situations and events with much clarity.

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