Ryan Wohlman, Psy.D., LP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

ryanw@irismentalhealthmn.com | (952) 412-5659

Once you face and understand your limitations you can work with them instead of having them work against you and get in the way....And then you can find in many ways your limitations can be your strengths.
— Benjamin Hoff
Experience

Ryan (He/They) is a clinical psychologist that has been practicing since 2012.

Ryan embraces being a geek and gamer, and enjoys bringing this into his practice. He does quite a bit of work with addictive behaviors, both chemical and non-chemical. As a former video game addict, Ryan also enjoys helping people bring more balance into their daily lives regarding screen use and other process addictions (gambling, shopping, etc.). Ryan has specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and perinatal mental health.
Ryan typically works with adults and older teens (14+) for individual counseling, and is a facilitator for skill groups. His goal is to bring respect and a nonjudgmental stance into therapy, and he believes strongly in holding space for humor and gratitude. Ryan offers appointments in person, telehealth, and Walk & Talk sessions.

Education: PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University/Twin Cities

Advanced Training/Certification:

  • PSI Perinatal Mental Health 2-Day Certificate Course

  • Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDRIA

  • DBT Trained Provider (Linehan Institute)

License: MN Board of Psychology #LP5710

Therapy Approach

Specialties:

  • Cyber Overuse (Video Games, social media, etc.)

  • ADHD

  • Fertility challenges

  • Anger Management

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Perinatal loss

  • Traumatic bereavement

  • Family caregiving, including geriatrics and dementia

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • GLBTQIA+ individuals

Modalities/Approaches:

Personal

Why did you become a therapist? I have been interested in working in helping professions from a very early age. I worked as a certified nursing assistant for a number of years and realized that there is amazing opportunities with healing just through conversation. This lead me on a path to explore more sociology and psychology courses.

What are your interests outside of work? Board games, Dungeons and Dragons (DM), running, Critical Role, video games, and painting miniatures.

How do you recharge? My preferred method to recharge is gaming, preferably board games.

Do you have any pets? I have a cat, Prince. My daughters have two guinea pigs.