Calvin Ryan, LMSW
TransFamily Facilitator
Pronouns: He/Him
Calvin is a white, bisexual, transgender man therapist who aims to provide a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for all of his clients and recognizes that they are experts of their own stories and lived experiences. He believes in the importance of acknowledging his positionality as it relates to those of his clients to facilitate a healthy and comfortable therapeutic relationship.
Calvin recognizes that there are structural barriers for many people, particularly those in historically marginalized groups, in approaching mental health concerns and challenges. He aims to provide an environment where his clients feel comfortable exploring these aspects of their lives with the ultimate goal of creating holistic and meaningful change. Calvin utilizes the tenants of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a framework to support clients’ self-awareness and personal growth, and has used Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients with social anxiety, anxiety, depression, and navigating alcohol and substance use.
Calvin has experience working with Queer and Trans youth, supporting them with challenges related to self-expression, interpersonal relationships, and transitional life stages, as well as adults as they navigate how their identity development and expression influences their relationships, career paths, and overall well-being. He utilizes a warm and approachable style to create a space so that clients can be their authentic selves.
