Counseling in Colorado and New Jersey.
Sometimes we don’t need advice. Sometimes we just need to hear we’re not the only one. ~ Matthew McConaughey
Hi, I’m Ryan.
Fundamentally, I’m a cognitive therapist. That means I believe that much of our emotional distress comes not only from what happens to us, but from how we think about and make sense of what happens to us.
To that end, I’ve pursued advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, or REBT, through the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City. I use REBT to help my clients understand how they think and what they believe about themselves, other people, and the situations they encounter in their lives.
My goal is to help you think more flexibly, develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance, and also develop greater empathy and compassion for other people. We’ll also work on putting difficult or anxiety-provoking situations into a broader context. Ultimately, I want to help you change how you relate to the circumstances of your life so that you have more control over how you feel, can make the changes you want to make, and can live the kind of life you want to live.
I use this training in a way that’s informal, conversational, personable, and down-to-earth. I’m always mindful that the relationship between therapist and client is just as important to effective therapy as the techniques we use. At the end of the day, I’m a real person in therapy sessions with my clients, and I want you to feel like you can be your authentic self with me, too.
I think that combination of being real with my clients and having strong clinical training is one of the reasons I’ve been able to help a lot of people get better. I feel confident that I can help you, too.
I’m always mindful that the relationship between therapist and client is just as important to effective therapy as the techniques we use. At the end of the day, I’m a real person in therapy sessions with my clients, and I want you to feel like you can be your authentic self with me, too.
Get in touch
Call, email, or click the button below to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. We can talk about what’s been going on and see if it feels like a good fit.
*After booking a consultation, you will receive an email with additonal information.
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Denver Therapists
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your fees?
$250.00 USD per session if you aren’t using insurance.
Do you accept Medicaid?
No. I do not accept and cannot work with individuals who have Medicaid.
Do you accept insurance?
I accept the following insurances:
Colorado: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente , Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, UMR.
New Jersey: Aetna, Carelon, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, UMR. I will soon be able to accept Amerihealth and Humana also.
Do you offer therapy online or in-person?
I provide therapy in-person at my office in Denver, Colorado as well as by video conference with individuals anywhere in Colorado or New Jersey.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
I have a 24-hour notice requirement for all cancellations. Otherwise, the full rate is charged for the appointment. Appointment no-shows are charged the full rate.
Where can I find information about getting a good faith estimate?
Starting on January 1, 2022, federal laws regulating client care have been updated to include the “No Surprises” Act which requires health care providers to provide current and potential clients a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) of the cost of treatment. This is intended to provide you with transparency about your expected medical expenses and to protect you from surprises when you receive medical bills.
To ensure no “surprise billing”, my fees for counseling are transparent and listed on your new client paperwork, and always discussed and mutually agreed to before counseling services begin.
Because every client’s journey in therapy is different, it is challenging to estimate in advance the length of treatment. Some clients come to therapy for just a few sessions while others find it beneficial to attend therapy for months or years. Therefore, the Good Faith Estimate is just an estimate based on an assumed treatment period. You may choose to come to therapy more or less frequently or for a shorter or longer duration. You are always in charge of how often you attend sessions and you have the right to end treatment at any time.
During the initial video consultation, I will verbally provide you with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE). This estimate also will be available to you in writing and you can access it through the Simple Practice portal. If you are a current client, I will be providing you with a GFE as well.
Good Faith Estimate Notice
• You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
About Ryan Ramsey MA, LPC
Ryan Ramsey helps clients struggling with anxious or intrusive thoughts, chronic worry, and work-related stress and overwhelm. His approach is conversational and informal while drawing on his advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ryan’s goal in working with his clients is to help them understand and change unhelpful beliefs they have about themselves, others, and life. Sessions with Ryan are active and intellectually engaging, and his clients often gain significant insight into themselves as well as solid tools to make the changes they want.
Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. He has completed advanced training and earned postgraduate certificates in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City. Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Colorado and New Jersey.