About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Knutson helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, and parenting challenges. He also supports concerns like eating issues, ADHD, career setbacks, and coping with major life changes.
Dr. Knutson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with ten years of professional experience. He keeps conversations straightforward and practical.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make a difference.
How Ryan works
He aims for a warm, down-to-earth tone so talking about hard things feels easier. Dr. Knutson draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to each person.
He adapts his approach to match individual needs rather than using the same method for everyone. This flexibility helps when concerns overlap, such as anxiety with substance use or chronic pain with depression. His work background includes correctional settings, outpatient clinics, group homes, and volunteer counseling at the Salvation Army.
He has supervised clinicians for more than seven years and taught as an adjunct instructor in a graduate counseling program. That mix of roles shaped his practical, problem-solving style. People can expect a focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and step-by-step plans for difficult moments.
He emphasizes building on strengths and practical tools for day-to-day life. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and better coping.
What Ryan works with
The areas below are the ones Ryan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Knutson uses several evidence-based techniques to guide his online work. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life steps, which helps with anxiety, depression, and some eating or substance concerns. Person-centered principles emphasize a respectful, listening-based stance where the person’s goals lead the work and strengths are highlighted. Motivational interviewing-style elements help people weigh change and build commitment when facing addictive behaviors or ambivalence about change.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about what feels useful and adjust methods based on needs and goals. Together they set priorities and try strategies, then refine the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow a near face-to-face conversation for deeper discussion. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while maintaining a steady course of care.
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