Hi, my name is Ryan Forrest, LCSW.  I identify as non binary and queer. I've worked in Philadelphia as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years+. I’ve always lent a supportive ear and a place to strategize changes that people want to make in their lives.

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My Approach to Therapy

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My approach

•Trauma informed    •strengths based

•anti racist   •gender affirming  

neurodiverse affirmingneurodiverse affirming

•LGBTQIA+ competent   •DBT  •CBT

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Themes

•rejection sensitvity     •depression        •self-doubt

•identity  •avoidance  •trauma              •ADHD          •loss        •confidence • transitions    •sexuality             

Work well with 

•Queer  •trans     •women     •men     •creatives           •bi

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My Background

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I received my BSW and MSW from Temple University and have been practicing as a licensed clinical social worker since 2013.  Going to Temple gave me a foundation of person centered, and strengths focused work. I started in community behavioral health, then worked at University of the Arts, and eventually started my own private practice.

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About Me 

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Not only am I a therapist, but I am also an artist. Creating art is a self care strategy that I use that helps me process and feel fulfilled in my life. Cinema and music have always been big players in my life when it comes for caring for myself. I also have a community of people in my life who I care for very much. My approach in therapy is a little dreamy, moody, and an underlying sense of joy