Ryan Borland Therapy

Ryan Borland Therapy LGBTQ affirming associate marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues, gay men Contact me today to schedule a free 20 minute consultation!

I am an openly gay therapist who is passionate about helping couples improve their relationships and working with the LGBT community to be their authentic selves. By working at a deeper level, I aim to help individuals, couples, and families to develop a more intimate understanding of themselves and their relationships. In addition to completing my Masters from Brandman/Chapman University, I also

gained clinical experience at the LGBT Center and have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Internal Family Systems (Parts-work). Clients have come to me for a variety of life struggles including anxiety,gay men’s issues, depression, trauma, grief, couples communication issues, and recovery from toxic relationships. My primary goal is to help you both heal and thrive in your daily life. I can then help you determine if my approach is the right fit. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 134984

Do you ever catch yourself trying to tell others how they should treat you only to find those requests ignored? Being as...
09/09/2021

Do you ever catch yourself trying to tell others how they should treat you only to find those requests ignored? Being assertive isn’t just about asking for what you need. It’s also about telling yourself what YOU will do if a boundary is crossed (end the conversation, give self permission to not engage, etc). That’s something where you have control!

Too often men (especially gay men) experience an intense pressure to be perfect. Have the perfect job, perfect life, per...
04/27/2021

Too often men (especially gay men) experience an intense pressure to be perfect. Have the perfect job, perfect life, perfect looks etc. This unrealistic standard is over-rated. Let’s redefine what being a “perfect man” means. What do you see as being a “perfect”man of integrity?

Do you struggle with feeling secure in your relationships? There is an opening in my LGBT relationship support group. Co...
03/10/2021

Do you struggle with feeling secure in your relationships? There is an opening in my LGBT relationship support group. Contact me if interested in learning more.

As the new year approaches, consider what boundaries you might want to set with others and yourself. How do you want to ...
12/31/2020

As the new year approaches, consider what boundaries you might want to set with others and yourself. How do you want to show up in 2021?

It’s easy to compare our worth with the “window dressing” of others. Remember that what is shown is not always as it app...
11/19/2020

It’s easy to compare our worth with the “window dressing” of others. Remember that what is shown is not always as it appears. You have a unique story with personal trials you have had to overcome. You are worthy because you are human!

08/16/2020

All parts must be welcomed (and valued)... internally and externally. 💕

Interesting article regarding gender roles in gay/lesbian relationships!
07/28/2020

Interesting article regarding gender roles in gay/lesbian relationships!

The partners who learn to yield—who convey respect for their spouses’ opinions—are the ones with the happiest marriages.

Open Hearts is now being offered online! Navigating relationships can be exceptionally difficult with everything going o...
03/30/2020

Open Hearts is now being offered online! Navigating relationships can be exceptionally difficult with everything going on at the present moment. The group covers what healthy relationships look like and how our love patterns can get us stuck. Plus we discuss tools on how to strengthen the relationship within yourself! Open to all genders and orientations.

This is a trying time for many. Don’t forget to give yourself permission to laugh!
03/26/2020

This is a trying time for many. Don’t forget to give yourself permission to laugh!

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Costa Mesa, CA
92626

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