Christen Bucknall Ryan is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who specializes in providing mental health counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. With a strong commitment to meeting a diverse range of needs, she is recognized for her warm, empathic, and relatable approach. Christen employs a person-centered orientation in her practice, often blending it with solution-focused strategies, which creates a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity, and acceptance. She passionately believes that healing can occur within a safe, nonjudgmental space. Possessing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA), Christen is also Nationally Certified (NCC) and an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). Beyond traditional therapy, she serves as a Peer Support Provider at the IAPMD and is TEFL certified. For those interested, Christen recognizes the potential of animal-assisted therapy, offering the unique opportunity to engage with her two dogs—a golden retriever and a cavachon—during sessions. Their special therapeutic qualities can enhance the healing process, making the therapy experience even more enriching.