Ryan Cowdry, Clinical Intern
Pronouns: they/them
Therapy can be a process of healing, growth, understanding, and joy. I believe that examining our relationships, adjusting and growing together creates strong bonds. This work can happen individually, but it also happens in family, partner, or group settings. As someone working through a systemic lens, I believe that a person, family, and community are more than the sum of their parts. By healing both individuals and relationships, we can build together, stronger. My identities influence how I view systems small and large; I am nonbinary, queer, neurodivergent, disabled, polyamorous, and receive a lot of female gendered expectations. Discovering and developing inner resources is hard work, but we can do it together.
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Specialties Include:
-Children, Adolescents & Adults (age 5+)
-LGBTQIA2+
-Trans and Non-Binary Affirming
-Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, etc)
-Behavioral Challenges
-Polyamory & Alternative Families
-Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
-Trauma
-Identity Development & Exploration
-Disability & Chronic Illness
-Men's Mental Health
-Body Positive & Affirming (HAES)
-Sex-Positive (Kink, ENM, SW and Ace affirming)
-Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness
-Anxiety & Depression
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In Person in Georgetown & Telehealth
Ryan does not accept commercial insurance, but IS able to take some Medicaid or Apple Health plans, such as CHPW and Coordinated Care. Ryan also sees clients on a sliding scale which will be agreed upon before meeting for a full session.
My approach...
I approach people and families with curiosity, looking for the story behind the story. To me, each new discovery, perceived problem, and diagnosis is an open door to growth and connection. We are all interdependent; my role in a system is that of questioner, teammate, and witness. I assist
and guide in creating goals that align with each person or family’s needs and values. I aim to offer a therapeutic experience that is both empathetic and progress-oriented.
My work is informed by Narrative, Solution-Focused, Existential and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) practices. No two individuals or families are alike, and each requires different tools. These may include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or parent-oriented interventions like Filial Therapy.
Professional training & memberships...
I am a Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy student at Seattle University. Prior to graduate school, I was a Montessori early childhood teacher for 15 years.
I hold a Master of Education degree specializing in early childhood. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Teacher Preparation from Yale University. I have received introductory training from the Montessori Medical Partnership for Inclusion, and have trained as a youth sex educator in the Our Whole Lives program.
I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT).
Ryan's fees:
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50-minute session for individuals: $40-$105
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50-minute session for families and relationships: $40-$115;
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80-minute session for families and relationships: $60-$150.