Ryan Donberg, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to adults in Connecticut through both in-person and telehealth services.
Whether you are seeking help for a specific problem or looking to better understand longstanding patterns in your life, therapy can provide a space for reflection, exploration, and growth. My hope is to offer a collaborative relationship in which meaningful change becomes possible.
Areas of Focus & Specialty
Making Sense of Yourself and Others
Many of the difficulties that bring people to therapy are not simply isolated symptoms, but recurring patterns that emerge in relationships, emotional life, and one's sense of self. Often, these patterns are difficult to recognize on our own, even as they continue to influence how we feel, relate to others, and understand ourselves.
My approach is psychodynamic, meaning that we work together to uncover these patterns and better understand though they continue to shape present-day experience.
I have specialized training in evidence-based psychodynamic treatments, including Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), which emphasize developing a richer understanding of oneself and others as a foundation for meaningful change.
While I have specialized training in the treatment of personality disorders, I work broadly with adults facing longstanding emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including those who feel stuck in familiar patterns or have not found previous therapy as helpful as they had hoped.
Some of the Concerns I Frequently Help With
Recurring relationship difficulties
Feeling stuck despite previous therapy
The effects of trauma or difficult life experiences
Questions about identity, self-worth, or meaning
A desire for greater self-understanding
I earned my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from Xavier University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Menninger Clinic, where I received advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, personality assessment, and the treatment of individuals experiencing complex emotional and interpersonal difficulties. I have worked in outpatient, hospital, and intensive outpatient treatment settings with adults facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and longstanding patterns that can leave people feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves and others.
Education & Experience
Services
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults throughout Connecticut, with in-person sessions at my office on the Hartford-West Hartford line and virtual therapy available statewide.
I am in-network with:
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
ConnectiCare
Aetna
For those with other insurance plans, I can provide superbills to support out-of-network reimbursement.
If you would like to learn more or schedule an initial consultation, please reach out by email.
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$200.00