Ryan Muldoon, LMSW | Trauma & Anxiety Therapist in Texas
Hi, I’m Ryan!
LMSW under Supervision of Amanda Steed, LCSW-S
I am a trauma-informed therapist with a strong clinical foundation built on over 20 years of direct work in crisis intervention, trauma support, and community advocacy. I bring a grounded, regulation-focused presence to the therapy room, helping individuals navigate the complexities of identity, anxiety, and the internal weight of "high-functioning" burnout. My work is steady and collaborative, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR principles to help you move from survival mode into a place of genuine connection and clarity.
We May Be a Good Fit If…
A lot of people who find their way to therapy aren't in crisis. They're functioning — maybe even thriving on the outside. But internally something feels off. Like they've lost touch with who they really are, or like they've been adapting and performing for so long that they're not sure what's underneath all of that anymore. That's the kind of work I do.
We may be a good fit if…
You feel like you're going through the motions — showing up, managing everything, but running on empty in a way that rest doesn't seem to fix
You're high-functioning but internally depleted — navigating burnout, anxiety, or shame, and tired of just getting through the day
You're neurodivergent and exhausted from years of adapting to a world that wasn't built for how your brain works — you're not looking to be fixed, you're looking to be understood
You carry the weight of past experiences and want to understand the patterns they created — not fight against them, but actually make sense of them
You want a therapist who moves at your pace, doesn't push you somewhere you're not ready to go, and brings a calm, grounded presence into the room
You want someone down to earth — with real life experience, a steady energy, and no interest in a one-size-fits-all approach
Areas of Specialization
Burnout — for people who appear fine but feel internally overwhelmed
Anxiety — including chronic stress, panic, and persistent doubt loops
Trauma & Complex PTSD — healing relational wounds and the beliefs they created
Neurodivergence — affirming support for adults navigating ADHD and related challenges
Life transitions & identity — finding direction when everything feels uncertain
Investment
Individual Intake - 80 minutes - $190
Individual Therapy Session - 50 minutes - $120
Unfolding Collective is a private-pay practice. We do not accept insurance of any kind and do not provide superbills — a stance rooted in our commitment to non-pathologizing, private, client-directed care. We accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards, and every client receives a Good Faith Estimate in accordance with the No Surprises Act.
My Approach
I believe the patterns that bring people to therapy developed for a reason. They were protective. They made sense given what someone was navigating at the time. My job isn't to get rid of those patterns — it's to help you understand them, and to create the conditions for something to shift.
I integrate EMDR and IFS in my work — two approaches that both start from the same place: there is nothing wrong with you. Healing happens within you, and my role is to walk alongside you as you access it.
Sessions are led by you and move at your pace. You can expect a space that is non-judgmental, unhurried, and focused on what's actually going on underneath — not just managing symptoms on the surface.
Education, Licensure, & Credentials
BSW: Bachelor of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
MSW: Master of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington
LMSW: Licensed Master Social Worker (Texas # 118019)
Supervision: Ryan is currently under the clinical supervision of, and receives ongoing EMDR and IFS consultation from, Amanda Steed, LCSW-S, LICSW; EMDRIA & IFSI Approved Consultant
Advanced Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS): I have completed IFSCA’s Stepping Stone Course - a 4 month intensive training in IFS therapy.
EMDR Trained
Somatic Informed: Integrating body-based awareness into the healing process.
Crisis Intervention & Advocacy: 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed community support.