Ryan Sweet

Background

About Ryan Sweet

I work as a Mental Health Therapist in Peace Hospital’s “Crossroads” program. Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. It’s one of the largest behavioral health facilities in the country and is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors aged 55 and older. As a therapist, I take an eclectic, client-centered approach. I use techniques from Person-Centered, Behavioral, and Cognitive-Behavioral frameworks—such as DBT, ACT, and REBT—to tailor sessions to each client’s unique goals and foster personal growth. My theoretical orientation blends Person-Centered, Behavioral, and Cognitive-Behavioral theories, allowing me to adapt to diverse needs and goals. With Person-Centered techniques, I emphasize motivational interviewing, emotion-focused therapy, and helping clients achieve self-actualization and meaning in their experiences. From a Behavioral perspective, I integrate assertiveness training, functional behavioral analysis, and problem-solving therapy. My Cognitive-Behavioral approach includes advanced practices like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), mindfulness-based CBT, schema therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I’m well-versed in specialized techniques, with DBT, CBT, ACT, and REBT knowledge, tailoring each session to foster lasting personal growth and resilience. Profile cover photo by @timmossholder