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I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, school and work stress, and life transitions. I currently work as a therapist with Headspace, delivering telehealth services to adults, and I also contribute to mental health content creation for Headspace. Beyond direct clinical care, I train teams on couples counseling approaches, present to boards and community groups to raise awareness, and produce podcasts and written content exploring psychology and behavior change. In my free time I enjoy improv and writing Pop Psych 101.…I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, school and work stress, and life transitions. I currently work as a therapist with Headspace, delivering telehealth services to adults, and I also contribute to mental health content creation for Headspace. Beyond direct clinical care, I train teams on couples counseling approaches, present to boards and community groups to raise awareness, and produce podcasts and written content exploring psychology and behavior change. In my free time I enjoy improv and writing Pop Psych 101.

Ryan Engelstad

Writer, Content Producer, Content Creator, +4

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I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, school and work stress, and life transitions. I currently work as a therapist with Headspace, delivering telehealth services to adults, and I also contribute to mental health content creation for Headspace. Beyond direct clinical care, I train teams on couples counseling approaches, present to boards and community groups to raise awareness, and produce podcasts and written content exploring psychology and behavior change. In my free time I enjoy improv and writing Pop Psych 101.…I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, school and work stress, and life transitions. I currently work as a therapist with Headspace, delivering telehealth services to adults, and I also contribute to mental health content creation for Headspace. Beyond direct clinical care, I train teams on couples counseling approaches, present to boards and community groups to raise awareness, and produce podcasts and written content exploring psychology and behavior change. In my free time I enjoy improv and writing Pop Psych 101.

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I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, school and work stress, and life transitions. I currently work as a therapist with Headspace, delivering telehealth services to adults, and I also contribute to mental health content creation for Headspace. Beyond direct clinical care, I train teams on couples counseling approaches, present to boards and community groups to raise awareness, and produce podcasts and written content exploring psychology and behavior change. In my free time I enjoy improv and writing Pop Psych 101.

Skills

Copywriting

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Presentation Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Therapist and Member of Content Team at Ginger/Headspace Health

November 1, 2017 - Present

Managed caseload of 20-40 patients (18+) in individual therapy via telehealth; treated depression, anxiety, school/job stress, family conflict, and other issues. Conducted training for PhD candidates on couples counseling approaches and therapeutic skills. Created mental health content for Headspace social media/podcast team. Participated in guidance/training of Headspace AI Ebb, a mental health AI companion.

Clinician at Trinity Counseling Service

April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021

Managed caseload of 20-30 patients (all ages) in individual therapy. Acted as Clinical Team Liaison in presentations to board of directors and community representatives for fundraising and interest building. Average audience 20-50; presented information and did Q+A regarding clinical work.

Primary Therapist-Adolescent Dual IOP/Young Adult IOP/PHP at Princeton House Behavioral Health

August 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016

Managed caseload of 5-10 adolescents/young adults in 6-8 week IOP program. Conducted group therapy sessions on relapse prevention, triggers/cravings, coping skills, anger management, and communication skills. Presented as Clinical Team Representative to local schools/community members; average audience 20-100.

Primary Therapist at Seabrook House

November 1, 2010 - August 1, 2011

Managed caseload of 8-10 patients in 30-day residential adult addiction treatment program. Conduct psychoeducational group therapy with patients 3-4 times per week. Lectured to audiences of residential patients (40-60 individuals) on topics including relapse prevention, emotion regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and anger/stress management weekly.

Case Manager at Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders

June 1, 2006 - November 1, 2010

Provided assessment, treatment planning coordination, and discharge planning for Drug Court clients (average 50-60 in treatment). Developed and maintained relationships with referring agencies including Drug Courts, probation teams, Halfway Houses, and Outpatient Programs. Presented to Drug Courts on behalf of patients regarding their progress, treatment provided, and prognosis/recommendations. Gathered, organized, and presented relevant data to monthly Quality Improvement team meetings. Lectured to an audience of residential patients (20-40 individuals) on topics including relapse prevention, emotion regulation, mindfulness, men’s issues, and anger/stress management.

Primary Therapist at Sea brook House

November 1, 2010 - August 1, 2011

Manage caseload of 8-10 patients in 30-day residential adult addiction treatment program. Conduct psychoeducational group therapy 3-4 times per week. Lectured to audiences of residential patients (40-60) on relapse prevention, emotion regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and anger/stress management weekly.

Primary Therapist - Adolescent Dual IOP/Young Adult IOP/PHP at Princeton House Behavioral Health

August 1, 2011 - April 1, 2016

Managed caseload of 5-10 adolescents/young adults in 6-8 week IOP programs. Conducted group therapy on relapse prevention, triggers/cravings, coping skills, anger management, and communication. Served as Clinical Team Representative in presentations to local schools and community members for mental health outreach; average audience 20-100.