Christiana Ryan
Psychotherapist | M.A.,LPC.
Christiana is a licensed professional counselor and received her Masters in Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Christiana understands that it can feel extremely discouraging when you look at your partner and feel like the spark or flame that brought you together is now dwindling. We find ourselves in patterns that have become comfortable or too familiar and don't know how to break out of them.
The therapy space with Christiana is one where curiosity and authenticity are inherently invited. She supports clients in making sense of all the moments, interactions, traumas, narratives, and experiences that have shaped your relationship as you rebuild your current one.
Christiana show up to sessions with curiosity, humor, and a level of directness that helps aide in this journey of self discovery. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems/Parts-Work to support my clients in not only unpacking their stories, but restructuring and modifying their paths going forward.
Whether you are about to get married, have kids / have one on the way, feel like things are lacking in the bedroom, or just feel like "roommates," Christiana provide a space to navigate these dynamics and work together to help achieve your goals as a couple.therapy sessions.
Background
Christiana serves as the Chief of Staff and Operations Manager, playing a pivotal role across our portfolio companies and partner firms. Her expertise ensures seamless daily operations, fostering effective collaboration and functionality among teams and individuals. With a strategic mindset and exceptional organizational skills, Christiana drives operational excellence, aligning efforts to support the success of our diverse initiatives.
In addition to her operational leadership, Christiana is a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, holding a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her clinical practice focuses on helping couples navigate challenges and rediscover connection. Whether couples are preparing for marriage, parenting, addressing intimacy concerns, or feeling like "roommates," Christiana creates a safe, curious, and authentic therapy space to explore and rebuild relationships.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts-Work, Christiana approaches sessions with curiosity, humor, and directness, guiding clients through self-discovery and relational growth. She supports clients in unpacking their stories—shaped by moments, interactions, traumas, and narratives—and empowers them to restructure their paths forward.
Christiana’s unique blend of operational leadership and clinical expertise makes her an invaluable asset, fostering both organizational success and meaningful personal transformations.
E-mail: christiana@midsommer.org
Private Practice: www.midsommerpsychotherapy.com