Ria Ireland Drane, LMSW
(she/her)
Virtual and In Person Clinician
As a transgender, neurodivergent, lesbian, and geeky woman, I am familiar with the struggles that queer people have living in the south. As most of us do, I have experienced traumas from our cisheteronormative and neurotypical society, as well as personal/familial relationships. Through my professional and personal experience, I support my clients as they navigate the choppy waters to wellness, self-discovery, and self-actualization towards a calmer, more content place within themselves. I am particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, identity exploration and development, understanding neurodivergence, trauma, and navigating the stressors of life as someone with multiple intersections of identity. I am also poly and kink aware and welcome clients from these populations.
My approach to therapy is primarily from a narrative perspective. It is my philosophy that every client should be aware that the problem is the problem and that they are not the problem. We can externalize said problem from you and team up against it. That said, I believe in utilizing many tools in therapy, such as mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, family systems, motivational interviewing, and skill building. I also operate from a trauma-informed approach as I am aware that sometimes to make change we have to address the roadblocks trauma throws in our way. We are in this together, so I always encourage feedback from my clients so that we can build a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Social Work degrees from Kennesaw State University (KSU) in 2011 and 2020 respectively. I began my journey to a career in social work by working with the Disability Services Department at DragonCon, where I have engaged in disability advocacy for almost a decade. This pushed me to work towards making my profession helping those who need it. Upon graduation, I worked in community mental health for two years before joining Modern Path. I routinely deliver guest lectures for human sexuality classes at KSU concerning queer, trans, poly, and kink-related issues. I have also conducted training for mental health professionals as it relates to queer and transgender issues.
My session fee is $130 for a 50-minute individual session and $140 for family sessions. I will provide necessary documentation for out-of-network insurance claims submission. Please check your policy for reimbursement when working with an out-of-network provider who is not licensed to practice independently.
**Ria Ireland Drane is currently under the supervision of Nick Marzo, MS LPC, LMHC, CST, CPCS, NCC, and CCMHC consistent with GA Rule 135.
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