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Dr. Ryan Hale, LPC, LCPC

Sport psychology-informed counseling for meaningful change
  • Balance of direction
  • Behavior change support
  • Solution oriented sessions

About Dr. Ryan Hale

Dr. Ryan Hale is a licensed professional counselor who is licensed in both Colorado and Kansas. With 11 years of experience, he has worked across a range of settings, including college campuses, private practice, and alongside police, fire, and EMS professionals, as well as professional and semi-professional athletes. His specialty training is in sport psychology, which informs a practical, performance-minded approach to stress, motivation, and sustained behavior change.

He brings a steady curiosity about people and a collaborative style that focuses on identifying workable solutions. Dr. Hale aims to strike a thoughtful balance between being directive when structure is helpful and being reflective when space and insight are needed. Over more than a decade in the field, he has intentionally worked to refine how he adjusts his approach from session to session so the work fits what the client needs in that moment.

Before entering the counseling profession, Dr. Hale’s first career was as a trainer working in college sports. For clients who want support with healthy behavior change, returning after an injury, improving fitness habits, or making sustainable lifestyle adjustments, he can incorporate that background into therapy in a way that aligns with each person’s goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual dysfunctionWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Ryan Hale have?

Dr. Ryan Hale has 11 years of experience.

Is Dr. Ryan Hale a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Ryan Hale is licensed and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. License details include CO LPC LPC.0013283 and KS LCPC LCPC 03447.

In which languages does Dr. Ryan Hale provide therapy?

Dr. Ryan Hale provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Ryan Hale located?

Dr. Ryan Hale is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Dr. Ryan Hale as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Ryan Hale through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Ryan Hale work with international clients?

No. Dr. Ryan Hale does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Ryan Hale cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic tools that translate well to online sessions

Dr. Ryan Hale draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in a remote setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that reinforce them, then practicing more workable ways of responding. It is often used to support concerns like stress, anxiety, low mood, and confidence challenges.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, which emphasize practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in relationships. Motivational Interviewing may be incorporated to help clients explore ambivalence, strengthen personal reasons for change, and build momentum with goals related to habits, health, or performance.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Hale collaborates with clients to clarify what they want from therapy and then adjusts the pace and style of sessions to match their needs, goals, and preferences, whether they are seeking more structure, more reflection, or a blend of both.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue work while traveling within the US, and choose the format that feels most comfortable week to week.

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