About

Welcome! My name is Ryan McGuire and I am a Somatic Psychotherapist in Columbus, Ohio, where I have currently run my private practice for 10 years. I am a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Trauma Specialist, Certified Transformative Touch Therapist, Psychedelic Integration Therapist, and Wellness Coach.

Upon receiving my Master’s Degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in 2014, I embarked on a several year journey to become trained in Hakomi therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and the attachment/developmental trauma based therapy model TEB (Transforming the Experienced Based Brain). These trainings have paved the way for me to provide a holistic model of therapy that brings together and integrates mind, body, and spirit.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a wellness coach specializing in men’s personal growth, emotional wellness, and relational intelligence. I’m also the founder of Inner Ground Wellness Collective and Man-I-Fest Masculinity Collective—a monthly men’s group committed to redefining masculinity through somatic practice, emotional exploration, and community connection. The group offers men a safe and empowering space to reconnect with their inner wisdom, strengthen emotional resilience, and engage in meaningful dialogue around vulnerability, purpose, and healthy masculinity.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, seeking personal transformation, or exploring a more authentic expression of self, my work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief in your innate capacity to heal.

Services

  • Somatic psychotherapy is an approach to therapy that integrates the mind and body, recognizing the connection between psychological experiences and bodily sensations. It focuses on exploring how emotions, memories, and trauma are stored in the body and seeks to address these through techniques such as breathwork, movement, and mindfulness. By accessing and releasing tension held in the body, somatic psychotherapy aims to promote healing and enhance overall well-being.

  • Hakomi therapy is a body-centered approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes mindfulness, compassion, and experiential techniques to explore and transform unconscious patterns and beliefs. Developed by Ron Kurtz in the 1970s, Hakomi integrates Eastern philosophy with Western psychology, focusing on the body's wisdom as a gateway to understanding the self. Through gentle, non-invasive methods such as guided self-discovery, mindful awareness, and somatic experiencing, Hakomi therapists help clients access deep-seated emotions, memories, and core beliefs, fostering healing and personal growth. The therapeutic process is collaborative and client-centered, honoring each individual's unique journey towards wholeness and self-awareness.

  • Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine. It's based on the understanding that trauma is stored in the body and can be released through gentle, guided attention to bodily sensations. SE focuses on renegotiating the body's response to traumatic events, helping individuals discharge the energy that becomes trapped during overwhelming experiences. Therapists trained in Somatic Experiencing guide clients through exercises designed to increase body awareness, regulate the nervous system, and gradually process traumatic memories without retraumatization. By restoring a sense of safety and resilience in the body, Somatic Experiencing supports the natural healing process, empowering individuals to move beyond the grip of trauma and reclaim their lives.

  • Transforming the Experience-Based Brain (TEB) is a "Trauma-Informed" modality that implements Regulation-Focused Approach to the repair and healing of Developmental Trauma.  The modality is based on the idea that when there are ruptures during early platform development, they continue to disrupt a person's life.


    • Incorporates presence, regulation, and relationship to repair these ruptures.

    • Creates a Safe Haven where the client can begin to experience a sense of trust between themselves and the therapist.  Even though these changes may be subtle, they hold powerful consequences for our client.

    • Allows for a series of ruptures and repairs.   This creates the opportunity to redesign those earlier platforms.

    • Supports the importance of presence and relationship. John Bowlby's work showed us the importance of the Secure Base while growing and healing.  This relationship supports the client's transition from insecure attachment to earned secure attachment. This transition opens the way for the client to show increased vulnerability which increases the potential for healing..

    • Reflects the understanding of Developmental Trauma and relies on studies such as Adverse Childhood Experience Study.  This study shows the importance of intervention in someone's life who was exposed to Developmental Trauma.  Intervention can and will prevent a lifetime of disease.

  • Psychedelic integration therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to support individuals in integrating and making sense of their experiences with psychedelics, such as LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, or ayahuasca. These substances can induce profound and transformative experiences that may be difficult to understand or integrate into everyday life without proper support. Psychedelic integration therapists provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their psychedelic experiences, helping them process emotions, insights, and memories that arise during these journeys. Through dialogue, reflection, and integration practices, therapists assist clients in integrating the lessons and insights gained from their psychedelic experiences into their daily lives, fostering personal growth, healing, and self-awareness. This therapeutic approach emphasizes harm reduction, integration, and empowerment, aiming to maximize the potential benefits of psychedelic experiences while minimizing potential risks.

A space where the body remembers, the heart softens, and healing begins.