Ry Shavlik brings warmth, compassion, and a deep understanding of emotional wellness to her therapeutic practice at Foundations Counseling. Ry believes genuine healing occurs when individuals feel truly seen and heard. She creates a supportive environment where clients are encouraged to embrace their vulnerabilities, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and profound personal growth.
Why Ry Shavlik?
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Holistic and Supportive Approach: Ry views therapy as an integrated process, addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. She emphasizes authentic connection, empowering clients to navigate life's complexities confidently.
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Comprehensive Expertise: Ry utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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Dedicated and Passionate: With a professional background in crisis management, addiction recovery, and significant life transitions, Ry is deeply committed to her clients' healing journeys.
Services Offered
Ry provides individual, couples, family, and adolescent counseling, specializing in:
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Mental Health & Wellness: Anxiety, depression, grief, stress, gender and sexual identity challenges.
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Relationship and Couples: Enhancing communication, establishing boundaries, managing codependency, and developing attachment strategies.
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Life Transitions: Navigating career changes, spiritual exploration, identity development, and managing grief and loss.
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Adolescent & Teen Support: Focusing on self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and managing social and relational difficulties.
Professional Background
Ry holds a Master of Science in Social Work with a Clinical Concentration from Portland State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Developmental & Family Science with a Concentration in Child Development from Purdue University. Her extensive professional experience includes counseling adolescents and adults through challenging life events and emotional struggles, supported by robust clinical training.
Specialties
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Individual Counseling: Anxiety, depression, identity issues, grief and loss, stress management.
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Marriage & Couples Therapy: Communication, attachment and boundary setting, codependency.
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Family Therapy: Co-parenting, adolescent development, family transitions.
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Child & Teen Counseling: Anger management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem.
Begin Your Journey with Ry Whether you seek healing, growth, or enhanced resilience, Ry Shavlik is committed to guiding you every step of the way. Contact Foundations today and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier future.
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