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Therapist in Goleta, California Ryan Herald, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 0-75+

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Ryan Herald, Therapist

Ryan Herald, MA, LMFT

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Attachment issues
Depression/feeling down
Family conflict
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
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Ryan Herald, MFT treats children & adults of all ages, couples, and families. He has extensive training and experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship challenges. He utilizes a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral strategies.

After completing his bachelor’s degree from California State University Long Beach, Ryan earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. He worked two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer serving at-risk youth in Los Angeles County. Ryan is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Gambling
  • General relationship issues
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Parenting
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion & spirituality
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Video game/internet

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Family conflict
  • Gambling
  • Intense mood changes
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Religion & spirituality
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Video game/internet

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Attachment issues
  • Family conflict
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Antioch University

FAQs

Please call us at 805-681-0035 to schedule an appointment with Ryan Herald.

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See what our patients are saying about Ryan Herald

So, a lot of times people think "I don't need a therapist, my problems are not that serious..." (maybe they are🤷) or "I wouldn't even know what to talk about or where to start!" (start with anything, like "I had to put my dog down this week...") or "therapists are for weak people who can handle their own problems!, don't you have any friends?" (what is you weren't taught good coping skills, or your friends/family ARE the people you need help with?🤷) But the reality is it's for everyone. It really gives you the opportunity to speak to someone who ISN'T emotionally attached to you and isn't there to judge you. My therapist always says "No matter what, I'm always here for you!", and more importantly it's a check-in however often you need it. I love that I can literally talk to my therapist as I'm working via telemedicine, so you don't even have to ask for 2 hours off work to drive to an office and sit face to face if you don't want to. You have to take charge of your mental health, nobody can do that FOR you, but there are certainly people who can help get you there.
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Meghan P.

Meghan P.

Apr 16, 2024
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Ryan was really insightful and had good input about our situation. We had our first family session today and we are looking forward to scheduling an appointment with him in the future.
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Nancy M.

Nancy M.

Jun 15, 2022
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Listened attentively. Offered good advise. Connected with stories. He never attempted to intrude with his own thoughts. Thank you.
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paulbrowncranial

paulbrowncranial

Dec 16, 2022
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Excellent experience
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Hunter L.

Hunter L.

Dec 28, 2023
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Excellent experience
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Adrienne B.

Adrienne B.

Apr 21, 2023
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Excellent experience
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