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Ryan Snider, MA, DMin

Master's Level Intern

Ryan is a student at the University of West Georgia pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. Ryan received his undergraduate degree from LaGrange College in Georgia, a Master’s degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and a Doctorate from Emory University in Atlanta.

More about Ryan

Ryan works with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relational issues, and problems related to religion and spirituality. Ryan recently published an academic paper on using person-centered interventions with young adults.

 

Ryan integrates narrative, existential, and person-centered theories to foster a holistic understanding of human experiences and facilitate personal growth. Ryan believes that we make sense of our lives through the narratives we inherit, our cultures' dominant stories, and the stories we choose to give our lives meaning. Our identities and behaviors are shaped by the stories that we choose to tell ourselves and internalize as the guiding narratives of our lives. His work is supplemented with CBT and DBT interventions.  

 

Ryan is committed to fostering meaningful connections and helping others live a more beautiful story. Ryan loves working with individuals from all walks of life. Above all, Ryan prioritizes creating a nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, accepted, and empowered to explore their inner worlds authentically.

 

Ryan lives with his wife, Danielle, and two children in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys hiking, biking, and exploring the outdoors with his family. Ryan writes regularly and has published multiple articles and one book. He also takes pictures and drinks a lot of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee.

 

Ryan is under the supervision of Kirsten Banks, LPC, CPCS, CAI, CIP.

Professional Credentials

  • Doctorate in Ministry, Emory University

  • Master’s degree in Divinity, MA, Duke University

  • Bachelor Degree, Religion and Philosophy, LaGrange College

Concentration In

  • Young Adults

  • Teens

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Religion and Spirituality

  • Substance Abuse

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Grief

Meet The Team

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