Lindsey Ryan, LAC
In today’s world we are under a lot of pressure. We are expected to successfully balance relationships, work commitments, grief and loss, and the general stressors of the world we live in. On top of that, many of us are trying to build a family and navigate parenthood. Sometimes it feels like simply too much. My name is Lindsey and I am a Licensed Associate Counselor eager to provide you with a safe place to seek support through these challenging life milestones and transitions.
This isn’t what you expected — and that’s okay.
Pregnancy and postpartum are often described as magical, beautiful, or blissful. But if that hasn’t been your experience, you're not broken. You're not failing. You're not alone.
For many, this chapter brings a wave of emotions that can feel impossible to hold. Anxiety, depression, rage, grief, guilt, numbness — feelings that don’t match the picture-perfect version of motherhood we’re often sold. You might be mourning the loss of who you were before. You might feel like you're disappearing under the weight of expectations. Or you might be scared, exhausted, and wondering if anyone really sees what you’re going through.
And for some, this pain begins long before pregnancy or birth.
If you're navigating infertility or have experienced pregnancy loss, the world can feel isolating and indifferent. There’s a unique kind of grief in wanting something so deeply and not knowing if it will come — or having it and then losing it. You might feel betrayed by your body. You might be holding a silent grief that few people understand. You may be cycling through hope and heartbreak month after month, or carrying a loss that others expect you to “move on” from.
Your pain is real. And it deserves space, not silence. Therapy can be a place to exhale.
I have a deep passion for helping others explore their emotions, values, family and relationship dynamics, and personal identity. I believe we are all shaped by our unique histories and I would love to help you identify your strengths and sources of support.
After becoming a mother myself, I developed a strong appreciation for how overwhelming the journey of parenthood can be. This ultimately drove me to pursue my passion for counseling and seek to work with those balancing the many stressors associated with building a family. This may include infertility struggles, the postpartum period, chronic health concerns, grief and loss, strain on relationships, and balancing work demands. These challenges can leave us feeling isolated, uncertain, or simply not like ourselves.
I also have extensive experience working with grief and loss as I have spent the last 10 years supporting families who have experienced the loss of a child, parent, or spouse. Grief is a unique experience and one that is not specific to death. We may feel grief over the inability to conceive, a change in our personal identity following the birth of a child, or a change in the dynamics of a relationship. All types of loss shape us as individuals, parents, and families, and I am passionate about helping others process these experiences and build resilience following a major life shift.
I utilize an integrative approach and believe that together we can explore what brings you to therapy and goals you hope to achieve. I completed my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Saint Elizabeth University and have advanced clinical training in perinatal mental health through the Seleni Institute. Additionally, I am a member of Postpartum Support International and the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color.
Click here to learn more about how I can support and guide you through infertility, prenatal/postpartum concerns, or grief and loss.
If you have questions, contact me today for a free initial phone consultation. Ready to make an appointment? I look forward to hearing from you! I’m currently available for sessions via telehealth
