Ryan Battaglia believes therapy should be practical, honest, and collaborative. He understands that life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re managing daily stress, navigating significant transitions, or wrestling with deeper emotional pain. He also knows that with the right tools, insight, and support, it’s possible to move forward with more clarity, strength, and purpose.
Ryan creates a space where clients can be real. There’s no need to show up perfectly or have everything figured out. His goal is to meet people where they are—whether that’s in the middle of grief, stuck in a cycle of anxiety, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others. With warmth and a dose of humor when it’s needed, Ryan helps clients find steadiness in the chaos.
His approach to therapy is rooted in respect for the whole person. He helps clients identify their values, strengthen their relationships, and take meaningful steps toward the lives they want. He often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential practices to support change while holding space for deeper reflection and personal insight.
Ryan is particularly passionate about working with men who are exploring their identity, emotional awareness, and what it means to show up authentically in relationships and daily life. He also works extensively with teens, young adults, and families navigating transitions, school stress, relationship breakdowns, or emotional overwhelm. His calm, relatable presence makes it easy for clients of all ages to open up and engage with the work.
Clients often describe Ryan as approachable, grounded, and encouraging. He brings lived experience to the counseling room, having walked his own path of growth and self-discovery, and is committed to helping others do the same.
Whether someone is exploring personal challenges, building healthier habits, or processing deeper emotional wounds, Ryan brings empathy, honesty, and a practical mindset to the process. His goal is not just to help clients get through challenging moments, but to help them build a life that feels full, purposeful, and truly their own.
Services Offered
At Foundations Counseling, Ryan supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families through:
- Emotional wellness and stress management
- Trauma recovery and anger regulation
- Relationship and communication issues
- Life transitions and identity development
- Teen self-esteem, grief, and peer challenges
Professional Background
Ryan earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Plymouth State University and completed his clinical internship at a community mental health facility in Wheat Ridge, CO. He has experience working with a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, and families facing anxiety, depression, grief, and emotional regulation concerns.
Ryan blends techniques from:
- Existential Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
He is a member of the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA), the Colorado Counseling Association (CCA), and the Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society (CSI).
Originally from just outside Boston, Ryan brings both East Coast practicality and Colorado calm into his work. Outside of counseling, you’ll find him skiing, mountain biking, or cheering on Boston sports—whether you like it or not.
Start Your Journey with Ryan Battaglia
Therapy with Ryan is an opportunity to slow down, discuss things thoroughly, and make lasting changes. Whether you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, Ryan will meet you where you are with respect and steady support. You don’t have to figure it all out at once—you just need a place to begin. Ryan is here to help you take that first step.
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