Meet Matthew

Matthew Ryan, MA, LPC, NCC


Matthew Ryan is the Owner of Ryan Counseling. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Clinical Supervisor for Residents in Counseling. He has been working in the psychology field since 2002, and in private practice since 2010.

As a former NCAA D1 athlete, Matthew feels strongly that exercise is an important component of a healthy mind, body, and soul. He has a sharp interest in incorporating this philosophy into his work as a licensed mental health therapist.

He currently serves clients in the McLean, Virginia area through Ryan Counseling, his personal practice. He was nominated and featured in 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2022 Northern Virginia Magazine "Top Doctors."

Education

  • Argosy University, Washington, D.C., Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

  • The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Georgetown Preparatory High School, North Bethesda, MD, High School Diploma

Experience

  • Private Practice, Clinical Supervisor

  • Psychological Testing, Resident Supervision

  • Fairfax County Community Services Board, Mental Health Therapist

  • Emergency Services/Mobile Crisis Unit, Mental Health Supervisor/Specialist

  • Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Adaptive Behavioral Analysis Therapist

  • Crossroads Counseling Center, Mental Health Therapist

  • Center for Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment , Behavioral Medicine Technician

Licensures & Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Virginia Department of Health Professions

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

  • Clinical Supervisor for Residents in Counseling

  • Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors

  • Member, American Psychological Association

  • Member, Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists

  • Member, Virginia Psychological Association

  • Member, Maryland Psychological Association

Matthew’s

Specialties


My clients seek help for a variety of personal challenges.

Some of the issue areas I have particular expertise include:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or ADD

  • Anger and Anxiety

  • Sports Performance

  • Depression

  • Family Dynamics

  • Mental Toughness/Coping Mechanisms

  • Crisis intervention

  • Risk Assessment

  • Life Transitions

  • Parenting Skills

  • Grief or Loss of Loved one

  • Marriage & Couple’s Counseling

  • PTSD

  • Developing Social Skills