Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Emotional Wellness
About Ryan Walsh Ph.D.
Providing individual therapy for adults in St. Louis.
Therapy services for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Stress.
Finding the right therapist matters
Which Clients Am I Right For?
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Adults experiencing anxiety and chronic stress
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Individuals who want help recovering from trauma
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Professionals dealing with burnout or other life pressures and transitions
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Clients interested in help navigating depression.
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People who want practical, evidence-based tools to help them get back in the driver's seat
Hello! I’m Dr. Ryan Walsh. As a clinical psychologist in St. Louis, I work with adults dealing with anxiety, trauma or PTSD, depression, and burnout or other life stress.
My Values and Philosophy:
It's difficult to truly describe the power that therapy can have for clients, but in short, I believe that the right kind of therapy has the potential to be life changing. Clients can break out of patterns they've been stuck in and start to grow and thrive in ways they hadn't imagined. Ultimately that growth and positive change is at the heart of this work, and it is why this matters so much. Therapy can help you understand and be kind to yourself, build skills to navigate the challenges you face, and feel more confident in your day-to-day life. I believe in your worth and value. I believe your experiences matter. I believe you deserve respect, and I believe that even the strongest people need support at times. I believe you have the capacity to grow, create meaningful change, and become the best version of yourself.
My Methods and Approach: Many people come to therapy worried that it will feel overly clinical, formal, or sterile. My clients tend to tell me instead that our conversations feel natural and inviting, while still having a meaningful focus.
I believe that therapy should feel like a real conversation with someone who is invested in your success. I have tools I will give you, but I also want to ensure that you feel heard because that is an important part of this too. I want clients to feel free to discuss what is on their mind. Therapy isn't about editing yourself. I try to be approachable, practical, and grounded with you, while also giving you skills and tools to create meaningful change.
I'm drawn to evidence-based therapy methods including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Skills as these approaches help people to notice and understand what is happening both inside and around them, while also building practical tools that support meaningful change.
Of course, one part of our work is helping you to understand yourself and your experiences -- but therapy is incomplete if it stops there. The other piece is to help you build a life that feels manageable, adaptable, and in-line with what you care about.
You can read more about my methods and clinical approach on my Services page.
Let's get started:
I have never heard a client say they regretted starting therapy, but I often hear “I wish I'd done this sooner.”
If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out by visiting my contact page. I look forward to hearing from you and walking alongside you on your journey.
My Philosophy and Approach
Therapy is more than just talking. You need something that really helps.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Licensed Psychologist, State of Missouri
(2013-Present)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology (2012)
w/Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies
University of Missouri - St. Louis
(APA Accredited Program)
Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology (2008)
University of Missouri - St. Louis
(APA Accredited Program)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology (2005)
with Honors
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Psychologist, 2013-2026
VA St. Louis Health Care System
Postdoctoral Resident, 2012-2013
PTSD Clinical Teams
VA St. Louis Health Care System
Predoctoral Intern, 2011-2012
VA St. Louis Health Care System
Graduate Clinical Practicum, 2007-2011
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Publications and Presentations
2025
Walsh, R. M. (2025, July). Managing return-to-use in RRTP care. Presented to psychology staff
and students at the VA St Louis Health Care System during psychology service Grand
Rounds
2019
Walsh, R. M. (2019, October). Domiciliary care. Presented to psychology staff and students at
the VA St Louis Health Care System during psychology service Grand Rounds
2015
Mott, J. M., Galovski, T. E., Walsh, R. M., & Elwood, L. S. (2015). Change in trauma narratives
and perceived recall ability over a course of cognitive processing therapy for PTSD.
Traumatology, 21(1), 47-54.
2015
Walsh, R. M. (2015, January). Mental Health Outreach & Integration Program (MHOIP).
Presented to psychology staff and students at the VA St Louis Health Care System during
psychology service Grand Rounds
2014
Walsh, R. M., & Bruce, S. E. (2014). Reporting decisions after sexual assault: The impact of
mental health variables. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy,
6(6), 691-699. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0036592
2013
Walsh, R. M. (2013, May). Symptom Management and Regulation Training (SMART): An original
DBT skills group. Presented to psychology staff and students at the St. Louis Veteran’s
Affairs Medical Center during psychology service Grand Rounds
2012
Walsh, R. M. (2012, July). Prolonged Exposure: A Case study.
Presented to psychology staff and students at the St. Louis Veteran’s Affairs Medical
Center during psychology service Grand Rounds
2011
Walsh, R. M. & Bruce, S. E. (2011). The relationships between perceived levels of control,
psychological distress, and legal system variables in a sample of sexual assault survivors.
Violence Against Women, 17(5), 603-618. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801211407427
2009
Walsh, R. M. and Bruce, S. E. (2009, November). Differences in trauma-related guilt following victimization: Do crime reporters differ from those who do not report to police? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
2009
Walsh, R. M. and Bruce, S. E. (2009, November). Temporal control and distress levels in sexual
assault survivors: How are legal system results and satisfaction related? Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, New York, NY.
2008
Robinson, T. A., Mott, J., Walsh, R. M., Kelso, N., & Bruce, S. (2008, November). Characteristics
of mental health treatment seeking trauma survivors. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
2008
Galovski, T., Mott, J., and Walsh, R. M. (2008, June). Recovering from Exposure to Traumatic
Events. Presented at the annual convention of the Missouri Psychological Association,
Lake Ozark, MO.
2008
Blain, L., Walsh, R. M., and Galovski, T. (2008, November). The role of trait anger in predicting
dysfunctional sexual behavior after interpersonal trauma. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.
2008
Mott, J., and Walsh, R. M. (2008, November). Cognitive Processing Therapy for sexual assault
survivors. Presented to the staff at University Health, Wellness, and Counseling Services
at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO.
2006
Walsh, R. M., and Osmon, D. C. (2006, May). Gf-Gc factor structure of the Woodcock-Johnson
Battery-Revised in a learning disability sample. Poster presented at the annual meeting
of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
2005
Bauer, C. C., Bunaciu, L., Walsh, R. M., Himle, M. B., Woods, D. W., Miltenberger, R. G., and Carr,
J. E. (2005, October). Shifting the temporal distribution of tics with DRO schedules.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-American Association for Behavior
Analysis, Madison, WI.
