Director & Psychotherapist
Ryan Bufton, MSW, APSW
Are you hoping to make lasting changes in your life? Have you tried therapy before and felt like it didn’t help? Ryan is here for you. Ryan works with adults aged 18-100 who are trying to achieve or maintain mental wellness. By working with him, you will have a goal-directed therapist who strives to help you reduce mental suffering. If you've got a mental health concern, a self soothing concern, or just feel like somethings not going right in your life, Ryan is here for you.
Ryan is an APSW psychotherapist who brings years of experience supporting people through many stages of their mental health journey. He has worked in outpatient therapy, partial hospitalization, and community-based programs like assertive community treatment. Whether as a counselor, psychotherapist, or case manager, Ryan's approach remains the same: meeting you where you are and helping you move forward.
Therapy has helped many people make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. Imagine your life being easier and more meaningful. Ryan believes that if someone is motivated enough, they can make lasting changes in their life. It’s also okay if you think you’re not motivated-you’ve already proven you are by attending therapy. Ryan thoroughly enjoys applying motivational enhancement techniques to help you make changes, identify goals, and move toward your values
Ryan holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he also earned a Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care. During graduate school, he was awarded a $10,000 fellowship to support his fieldwork focused on trauma among young adults. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology at UW-Stevens Point, where he was active in research and received recognition for his academic achievements.
Ryan has worked with individuals facing various challenges, including trauma, depression, and low motivation. He takes a flexible and collaborative approach to therapy. His goal is to help clients navigate life’s difficulties and move toward what matters most to them. His work incorporates evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and through mind-body techniques. He continues to develop his skills to better support everyone he works with.