Ryan is passionate about helping teens and families find and experience greater emotional freedom and connection. Prior to joining the New Vision Wilderness team, Ryan worked as a therapist for teens and families at a private practice in Fishers, Indiana, and as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor for adults at an Intensive Outpatient Program in Indianapolis. Ryan earned his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana in 2018. During his graduate program, Ryan worked as a mental health therapist for college students and provided outpatient substance use counseling for adults. Growing up in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon, Ryan discovered the healing power of the outdoors and his love for working with teens as a summer youth counselor throughout high school and college. Ryan is an FAA certified private pilot and in his free time enjoys flying, hiking, exploring, fly fishing, cycling, snowboarding and playing guitar.