Ryan Ramsey MA, LPC

Do you feel depressed or anxious?

Are you struggling through a difficult life transition?

Do you need support and to be heard and understood?

Are you also looking for a therapist who takes your insurance?

My name is Ryan Ramsey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey (license 37PC00954200). My way of being a therapist is informal and conversational, empathic and down-to-earth.

It is my aim and my hope as a therapist that you feel truly heard and understood, that you know that you are safe to express whatever is on your mind and in your heart, and that you feel comfortable just being yourself. There is no right or wrong thing for you to say and there is no topic too big or too small for us to talk about.

The idea of starting therapy can feel scary, and opening up about yourself and feeling your emotions can seem overwhelming, but I will be here to guide and support you, and to help you stay grounded.

About me

I worked in the corporate world before I became a therapist - mostly for big banks and software companies. But I never felt truly fulfilled by it. I was also taking lots of classes at community college off and on during these years, aspiring to finish my degree and also exploring myself and my interests. I took a lot of business classes, but the psychology and philosophy classes I had been taking interested me much more.

Something else that was happening in my twenties is that I decided to go to therapy. Therapy helped me heal and to reconnect and learn to like and even love myself. But therapy also planted a seed within me that made me even more interested in studying psychology and in understanding people. It helped me recognize that I was a sensitive and empathetic person and that maybe I, too, could help others the way I had been helped.

I would eventually leave both Pittsburgh (moving to Denver) as well as the corporate world in my thirties and decide to follow my heart by completing a BA in Psychology from the Metropolitan State University of Denver followed by a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Northern Colorado. I would also go on to complete advanced training and earn certificates in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City. I started my private practice in Denver right after I finished grad school, and I have now been in practice for over five years.

Why do you offer therapy in New Jersey?

A lot of people ask me this and the simple answer is “Because New Jersey is a great place!” The longer answer is that, even though I am based in Denver, I like to travel back to the Northeast pretty regularly, too, and during my travels I have found New Jersey to be a really nice place with really good people. Not to mention great food and an attitude and pride that I can appreciate! Having the best pizza anywhere doesn’t hurt either.

So, I decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and offer therapy by telehealth starting in 2023. I now provide therapy to people from all over the state.

If you’re looking for online therapy in New Jersey, and you want a therapist who will really listen and understand you, I might be the right therapist for you. Take the next step and just reach out. I’d be happy to talk with you and I am looking forward to meeting you.

FAQs

  • In order to make online counseling more accessible in New Jersey, I accept multiple insurances: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare and UMR plans.

  • Yes, I am accepting new clients. To get started, click the “Book a free consultation” button below or call me at 303-335-0785 or email me at ryan@denvertherapists.net.

  • 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.

Take the next step.

Take the next step and call, email, or click the button below to book an initial consultation where we’ll talk about your goals for therapy and how I can help you. I am looking forward to talking with you.