Helping Children, Adolescents, Families, and Couples Thrive

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples - focusing on ADHD, mood disorders, parenting, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationships. I use an integrative approach within a supportive and affirming environment.
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Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s behavior or struggling to connect with your teenager? Is your family navigating a difficult transition, like divorce, and you’re concerned about its impact on your child? Need support with school accommodations for ADHD, autism, or anxiety? --------------------- Parenting: I offer guidance for parents facing challenges with their child’s behavior, school concerns, or navigating transitions like divorce. My goal is to help you support your child’s emotional well-being and improve family dynamics. --------------------- School and Early Childhood: With 15+ years of experience in school-based counseling, I am knowledgeable about the current challenges in elementary, middle and high schools. I also provide support for early childhood issues, helping families navigate developmental milestones and behavioral concerns. --------------------- Adolescents: I work with teens to address issues such as identity, school stress, and peer relationships. My approach helps them develop coping strategies and build resilience during these formative years. --------------------- I also have extensive experience advocating for students with 504 plans and IEPs, ensuring they receive necessary accommodations. --------------------- Young Adults: For young adults dealing with stress about school, career choices, or coming out, I offer practical tools to manage anxiety and build a path forward. --------------------- Couples: I provide couples counseling to help rebuild trust, enhance communication, and strengthen relationships. My approach is to facilitate a deeper understanding and connection between partners. --------------------- Families: I support families in improving communication, navigating transitions, and addressing the needs of each family member. My systems approach helps to understand how relationships and environments influence family dynamics. --------------------- LGBTQIA+: I offer affirming support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, whether you’re a teen questioning your identity, an adult coming out later in life, or a family seeking to support an LGBTQIA+ member. I provide a safe space to explore these experiences. I can help clients address the unique challenges of coming out, navigating school environments, and managing the emotional and social aspects of their journey. I also assist families in fostering a supportive environment and improving communication around LGBTQIA+ issues. --------------------- Let’s work together to address your challenges and help you and your family find greater peace and connection.
Carey Ryan, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist MT4180

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Child or Adolescent
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Counseling
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Peer Relationships

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Attachment-Based
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gottman Method
  • Narrative
  • Supportive Therapy

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum
  • In progress - Florida Blue
  • In progress - Oscar Health
  • In progress - Oxford

Fees

  • Psychotherapy, 60 min: $125
  • Couples Therapy, 90 min: $150
  • Family Therapy, 90 min: $150
  • Letters to third parties: $50
  • Self-Pay Sliding Scale: $60 - $125

Location

A street map for office location at Gainesville, FL 32601-3458

GV Counseling and Wellness

Gainesville, FL 32601-3458