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Ryan Lisman, MA, LPCC, RDT

Arcadia,CA,

Summary

Highly motivated Licensed Therapist with a strong passion for using creative methods to promote social justice, identity development, and self-expression.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Alma
09.2023 - Current

Providing individual Process Therapy sessions for a diverse array of clients. I also carefully manage my client's treatment plans and provide nuanced therapy services to cater to the achievement of their treatment goals.

Psychotherapist

Path Mental Health
09.2022 - Current

Providing individual Process Therapy sessions for a diverse array of clients. I also carefully manage my client's treatment plans and provide nuanced therapy services to cater to the achievement of their treatment goals.

Drama Therapist and Psychotherapist

Huntington Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2023

Provided Drama and Process Therapy groups, individual assessments, and crisis management interventions for inpatient psychiatric patients and patients across the hospital with mental health challenges. I also regularly provided psychoeducation sessions for the patient's loved ones and created the assessment form utilized by the therapy team.

Psychotherapist

BetterHelp
05.2022 - 07.2023

Provided individual Process Therapy sessions for a diverse array of clients. I also regularly provided mental health resources for my clients.

Associate Therapist

Eve Sturges
07.2020 - 02.2021

Provided Psychotherapy to a wide variety of clients under the private therapy practice of Eve Sturges.

Associate Psychotherapist

Verdugo Hills Counseling Center
08.2019 - 05.2020

Providing individual process-orientated Psychotherapy and Drama Therapy with a wide variety of clients.

Behavioral Therapist

Verdugo Hills Autism Project
02.2019 - 02.2020

Provided In-school and In-home therapy for autistic adolescents by re-directing disruptive behaviors and establishing healthy alternatives.

Drama Therapy Intern

Eliot Community Human Services- Kelliher Center
09.2017 - 05.2018

Ran the Expressive Therapy Program and led group and individual sessions for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries, with an emphasis on improving emotional regulation and social skills.

Application Consultant

Crimson Education
08.2017 - 04.2018

Assisted college applicants with their personal statements, resumes, and interviews.

Drama Therapy Intern

Cambridge Community Center
09.2016 - 05.2017

Led Drama Therapy group and individual sessions with underprivileged children from the ages of five to thirteen. Co-faciliated HEARTplay, an Expressive Therapy based bereavement and grief program for children.

Producer And Director

Self-employed
04.2015 - Current

Produced and Directed eight professional theatrical productions.

Education

Doctorate of Psychology

California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA
02.2023

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Drama Therapy

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
2016

Skills

  • Strong public speaker
  • Experience thinking with creative mindsets
  • Highly adaptable
  • Experience with many diverse backgrounds
  • Proficient in creating process notes and progress reports
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience with Neurodiverse populations

Registration

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

LPCC 11464

Registered Drama Therapist

RDT 792

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Alma
09.2023 - Current

Psychotherapist

Path Mental Health
09.2022 - Current

Psychotherapist

BetterHelp
05.2022 - 07.2023

Drama Therapist and Psychotherapist

Huntington Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2023

Associate Therapist

Eve Sturges
07.2020 - 02.2021

Associate Psychotherapist

Verdugo Hills Counseling Center
08.2019 - 05.2020

Behavioral Therapist

Verdugo Hills Autism Project
02.2019 - 02.2020

Drama Therapy Intern

Eliot Community Human Services- Kelliher Center
09.2017 - 05.2018

Application Consultant

Crimson Education
08.2017 - 04.2018

Drama Therapy Intern

Cambridge Community Center
09.2016 - 05.2017

Producer And Director

Self-employed
04.2015 - Current

Doctorate of Psychology

California Southern University

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Drama Therapy

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University Northridge
Ryan Lisman, MA, LPCC, RDT