Dr. Ryan Wisniewski, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Dr. Ryan Wisniewski is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor who provides counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. He supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, adjustment concerns, parenting issues, men’s mental health, life stressors, and emotional challenges.
Dr. Wisniewski’s approach is client-centered, collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each person’s needs. His clinical and academic background helps him integrate practical counseling strategies, current research, and individualized treatment planning to support meaningful progress and improved well-being.
Quick Provider Details
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, adjustment concerns, men’s mental health, parenting issues, life stressors, emotional wellness, client-centered growth, and individualized mental health support
Therapy Approaches and Training:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and evidence-based treatment planning
Ages Served: Children, adolescents, and adults
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Primary Services: Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults
About dr. ryan Wisniewski
Dr. Ryan Wisniewski, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a passion for helping individuals achieve mental wellness through evidence-based therapeutic practices. He earned his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University and his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Toledo.
Dr. Wisniewski’s clinical and academic experiences have shaped his approach to mental health care, emphasizing individualized, client-centered therapy. His background includes work in diverse clinical settings, including Ohio Guidestone, where he provided individual therapy to children and adults ranging from ages 5 to 50.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Wisniewski serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University. Through teaching courses such as Child and Adolescent Counseling, Theories of Counseling, and Psychopharmacology, he stays connected to current research and clinical practices that inform both his teaching and client care.
Clients describe Dr. Wisniewski as genuine, approachable, and deeply committed to helping them navigate mental health challenges in a space where they feel safe, understood, and empowered.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Wisniewski provides counseling for children, adolescents, and adults navigating emotional, trauma-related, parenting, adjustment, and wellness concerns, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adjustment disorders
- Men’s mental health
- Parenting issues
- Life stressors and emotional wellness
- Client-centered growth
- Individualized treatment planning
- Support for children, adolescents, and adults
Dr. Wisniewski’s Approach to Therapy
Dr. Wisniewski takes a client-centered approach, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to the client’s specific needs, goals, background, and circumstances. He believes in collaboration between counselor and client and uses evidence-based techniques to help clients work toward meaningful mental health goals.
His therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Dr. Wisniewski focuses on developing personalized treatment plans that support measurable progress, practical coping skills, increased insight, emotional wellness, and a greater sense of control over mental well-being.
Teaching, Research, and Men’s Mental Health
Dr. Wisniewski is passionate about teaching the next generation of counselors. As an adjunct professor, he integrates real-world clinical experience into his teaching and helps students understand the importance of evidence-based practices in counseling.
His research interests include men’s mental health, which informs his clinical practice and strengthens his ability to provide targeted support for a population that is often underrepresented in mental health care. This academic and research background helps Dr. Wisniewski remain engaged with current clinical practices and apply them thoughtfully in client care.
Dr. Wisniewski May Be a Good Fit For Clients Who…
Are children, adolescents, or adults working through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, adjustment concerns, parenting issues, men’s mental health concerns, or life stressors.
Want a therapist who is genuine, approachable, collaborative, client-centered, and deeply committed to individualized care.
May benefit from CBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, mindfulness techniques, or evidence-based treatment planning.
Are looking for support from a therapist with clinical, teaching, research, and counselor education experience across child, adolescent, and adult mental health care.
Education, Credentials, and Experience
Dr. Ryan Wisniewski is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor. He earned his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University and his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Toledo.
His clinical background includes individual therapy with children and adults in diverse clinical settings, including Ohio Guidestone. His academic work includes adjunct teaching at The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University, with teaching experience in Child and Adolescent Counseling, Theories of Counseling, and Psychopharmacology.
Dr. Wisniewski’s clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, client-centered counseling, and individualized evidence-based treatment planning.
- Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Cleveland State University
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, The University of Toledo
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
- Clinical experience providing individual therapy to children and adults
- Adjunct professor at The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University
- Teaching experience in Child and Adolescent Counseling, Theories of Counseling, and Psychopharmacology
- Therapy approaches include CBT, EMDR, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, mindfulness, and client-centered care
Request an Appointment With dr. Wisniewski
If you are interested in working with Dr. Wisniewski, you can request an appointment through Toledo Counseling & Mental Health. Our team can help review availability, insurance, appointment type, and whether Dr. Wisniewski’s counseling services may be an appropriate fit for your needs.