My name is Ryan McCune and I am a licensed clinical social worker who can potential be your future therapist.

Seeking out therapy is a daunting prospect for most people. You are looking for the right person—someone you can be vulnerable with while you grow in the areas where you need guidance. My approach to therapy can be summarized with a “home analogy.”

Imagine your life is a home. Our lives are made up of thousands of influences — family, friends, childhood experiences, hobbies, and more — that act like different rooms in that home. In therapy, we walk through these rooms together, focusing on the ones you choose to talk about. I generally categorize these into three types:

• Strength Rooms: These are the spaces where you shine! If you are a great cook, these rooms are filled with beautiful utensils, state-of-the-art appliances, and treats for everyone to enjoy. Sometimes, I might even need to take notes and learn from you.

• Transactional Rooms: We all have areas of life that are functional but uninspiring. This could be exercising because it’s healthy, even if it doesn't spark joy. Or perhaps you have a parent you talk to because they listen, even if the relationship is complicated. Think of these like a classroom with plain white walls—you do the work to get the grade, but the space itself could use some renovation.

• Scary Rooms: As your therapist, I might notice rooms that have padlocks, chains, and caution tape stretched across the door. You might tell me those rooms don't exist, or you might briefly mention what’s inside—perhaps a history of abuse, deep shame about a past choice, an addiction, or another painful memory. If you opened that door, you might not even know where to start. It would be like staring out at a vacant lot where a room should be. You aren't a "mental health carpenter," and you may not have the tools to renovate that specific relationship, trauma, or experience. That is where I come in.

Therapists don't build the rooms for you; we provide the tools to help you build your own life. You are the expert on your home; I am simply trained to help you emphasize your strengths, renovate those transactional rooms, and process the scary rooms that make life feel sad or uncomfortable.To me, depression is like sitting in your living room feeling hopeless about the house. Suicidal thoughts feel like wanting to burn the house down because the scary rooms have become overwhelming. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or something else, feel free to fill out the information below. I will let you know if I think we can work well together. You’ve got this!