Ryan Neuschwander, M.A., LPCC

Much of my life, I have felt disconnected from other people, and it wasn’t until undertaking my own therapy journey that I began to understand the impacts of my early childhood experiences and how they were contributing to having an overly active mind, feeling depressed, turning to substances, and generally trying to numb myself to the human experience. Nearly a decade of mindfulness practice, yoga, and group and individual therapy has brought me peace and has allowed me to reconnect to my lived experience and be more present for all life has to offer. It brings me great joy to be able to guide others in accessing their own inner healing to find a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I did not take a traditional path to becoming a therapist; despite majoring in psychology in my undergrad years, I followed my passion for helping in the animal world. I spent many years working in many zoos across the country in the breeding of endangered bird species. After spending many years overworked and underpaid, I found myself experiencing caretaker burnout and took some time away from the field to heal. During this time, I found a passion for mindfulness and somatic practices that helped me heal from a stressful career and eventually led me to pursue a master’s degree in mental health counseling. Today, I feel so grateful to be able to help people along their journeys through life, and the connections fostered in the therapeutic space fill my cup.

Outside of the therapy room, you can find me biking one of Denver’s many bike trails, catching a live show, seeing a movie, exploring new restaurants in town, and playing video games.