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Ryan Casto

Story Lover, Resiliency Ninja, Anxiety Slayer, Emotional Healer, Empathic, Accepting,
Chaos Calmer
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Areas of Expertise

Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Education and Learning issues, Time Management, Self- Awareness, Self-esteem, Life Transitions, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Lifestyle Changes, Stress management, Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, ODD, Bi-polar Disorder, with experience in some others.

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Approach

As a counselor, I am passionate of doing everything in my power to help everyone reach their goals. I believe every person has a unique story and meet each client with interest, motivation and respect. I strive to provide empathic, individualized, and ethical care to my clients. I approach every client differently to provide the best services that reach your personality, strengths, and understanding.

 

I focus on listening to you and learn about who you are to help create the best counseling approach for you. I utilize motivational techniques to help push you in the right direction while also being there to professionally hold you accountable.

 

One of my true beliefs is you get as much out of therapy as the amount of effort you put into it and understanding it sometimes isn’t a easy process and that is okay.
I utilize a combination of solution focused, strength-based approaches, problem solving. and evidence-based practices to help you learn ways to handle and gain knowledge on whatever life is throwing at you.

 

My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative space for my clients by using self-compassion, active listening, and a non-judgmental stance while meeting you where you are.​

ABOUT

Father, Friend, Advocate, Sports Coach, Movie, Book, and Music Lover, Fishing, slow-pitch softball player.

Outside of my professional career, I am a father first to three wonderful children who always keep me busy and on my
toes weather it’s coaching their sports, to going to movies, or going to the park.

 

I am a Mountaineer to heart and have lived in this wonderful state all my life, in my free time I appreciate going for nature walks, hiking, fishing, and reading a good book in nature. My hobbies include sports, fishing, coaching, video games, music, movies, books, cooking, art and other things. I am a person who enjoys challenges and am one to look for answers when I don’t have them all.

 

I care for others and that has been a passion for me since I was a kid, which led me to my career as it was always my
goal to find a job where I could give back and help others. I strive to be the best at all I put my mind to and will
continue to do so as a counselor.

Professional Background

Ryan Casto is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker(LGSW) in the state of West Virginia. He completed his Master’s of Social Work degree in 2023 at West Virginia University. He is a licensed counselor who has experience providing individual and couples counseling services via in personmand via tele-health, who has focused on adults, teens, and children from diverse backgrounds.

 

Prior to Ryan received his bachelor’s in criminology at West Virginia University in 2015 and gained experience working with the community and different backgrounds through settings that included placement for teens, providing parenting and adult life skills classes to families, providing CSED services to children with extreme behavioral disorders, therapeutic services in the community and outpatient settings. Ryan has experience providing behavioral health and crisis services in several
settings including in home, outpatient, and a juvenile facility.

Licenses

  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

    • State of West Virginia

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