About Me
Experience & Approach
Welcome! My name is Ryan Malphrus, and I have been working with individuals providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for over 15 years to collaboratively bring awareness to others inner worlds as a means of improving functioning and overall life satisfaction.
I work in-person and online with older adolescents and adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, trauma, and major life transitions.
Over the past five years, I have developed a special interest in serving men, acknowledging the unique demands, feelings, and challenges they face in today’s society.
Background
I began my career working in special education for over 10 years, which has profoundly shaped my practice and philosophy of psychotherapy.
The remarkable children and adolescents who honored me with their stories have left a lasting impact. I have witnessed transformational growth in those dismissed as “lost causes,” instilling in me a firm belief in the transformative power of psychotherapy.
Supervision & Consultation
Through my career as a psychotherapist, I have also developed an interest in providing supervision and consultation to other clinicians.
There is a scarcity of serious education and ongoing support for those who wish to go beyond the worksheets and simplistic symptom-reduction techniques found in most training programs.
Working with clinicians to provide a solid foundation grounded in experience and theory—enabling them to find their own path without fear of straying too far—has been one of my greatest joys.
If you’re seeking a thoughtful, collaborative approach to psychotherapy, supervision, or training, I invite you to reach out. Let’s explore how we can work together to navigate life’s challenges or enhance your clinical practice.
Services
Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
I offer individualized psychodynamic psychotherapy for older adolescents and adults, tailored to the unique needs, histories, and challenges of each person. Our work together may focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship concerns, trauma, and major life transitions. Sessions provide a consistent, private space to make sense of your internal world, patterns, and emotional experiences over time.
- Anxiety & depression
- Burnout & life transitions
- Trauma & relationship concerns
Therapy for Men
For men in particular, I provide a dedicated space to explore the pressures, expectations, and emotional experiences that can be difficult to name or share elsewhere. This may include questions around identity, intimacy, masculinity, work, and the roles you occupy in your family and community.
- Identity & masculinity
- Intimacy & relationships
- Work, pressure & role strain
In-Person & Online Sessions
Depending on your needs and circumstances, sessions can be held in person or online. We will decide together on a meeting frequency that supports meaningful work—often once or twice weekly for psychotherapy, and at an agreed rhythm for supervision or consultation.
- In-person or online
- Flexible scheduling (Provided 24-hour notice)
- Frequency agreed together
If you are unsure whether psychotherapy, supervision, or consultation is the right fit at this time, we can begin with an initial conversation to clarify your needs and consider what kind of support would be most helpful for you through our contact section.
FAQ
What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on understanding the deeper patterns, emotions, and unconscious dynamics that influence your thoughts, relationships, and behavior. Rather than offering quick fixes, it helps you develop lasting insight and emotional growth.
How often do sessions take place?
Most clients attend sessions once or twice weekly depending on their goals, needs, and circumstances. We will discuss and determine the appropriate meeting frequency together.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Sessions can be conducted in person or online, depending on your preference and location. Many clients appreciate the flexibility of online work.
How long does therapy last?
The length of therapy varies from person to person. Some come for short-term work around a specific issue, while others benefit from long-term therapy to explore deeper emotional and relational patterns.