About the psychologist
Clinical expertise with a collaborative, human approach.
Learn about Dr. Ryan Schuster's training, professional background, treatment philosophy, and the perspective he brings to clinical work.
Dr. Ryan Schuster
Licensed Psychologist · Bilingual care
About Dr. Schuster
Clinical depth, creative curiosity, and a deeply human presence.
Dr. Schuster’s interest in psychology sits alongside a lifelong creative side. He studied Social Science with an emphasis in psychology and a minor in photography at the University of Southern California before earning his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco.
As the son of Argentinian immigrants, he brings a personal understanding of acculturation, identity, and intergenerational conflict. He offers fully bilingual therapy in English and Spanish and works to understand each person within the context of their culture, family, and life.
In therapy, he values human connection and embraces both the art and science of psychotherapy. His style is collaborative, warm, and active: he prioritizes a trusting relationship, helps clients develop new insights, and works with them to initiate and sustain meaningful change while keeping room for balance between work and life.
His predoctoral and postdoctoral training included child and adolescent development, neuropsychological testing, parent consultation, and individual therapy. He later spent five years at the Psychological Care and Healing Center in Mar Vista, focusing on OCD and other severe anxiety disorders.
CA PSY 29137 · WA PY61117866 · OR 4119 · PSYPACT Authorized
NPI 1619256914
De-identified endorsements
Reflections shared by former clients.
Some of these testimonials were translated from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. They remain anonymous to protect client privacy and are shared voluntarily with permission.
Testimonials represent individual experiences and do not guarantee similar results for every client.
“Ryan is a great therapist who helped me so much over the past couple years. I went to him when I was at my lowest and made a ton of progress while Ryan was my therapist. I could trust him with everything I talked about and never felt judged by what I said. Having Ryan as my therapist made a huge difference in my life and I am so glad he was there to support me.”
“Ryan is a wonderful and committed psychologist, who brings not only a specific expertise but also the ability to adapt and learn to provide very effective therapeutic services for a diverse range of clients. He brings a professionalism, curiosity, and open mindedness which supports his technical skills and creates a warm and supportive therapeutic environment. I worked with Ryan for several years, over the course of which he helped me process and work through various complex and intersecting identity issues and mental health components that were lowering my quality of life and holding me back from living authentically. Working with Ryan was a great experience and I am beyond grateful for all the progress we made working together. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a psychologist!”
“Dr. Schuster is amazing and has been a tremendous help in my struggle with anxiety and OCD. I was initially hesitant to see a therapist because I had successfully managed my conditions for most of my adult life, but I am so glad I started seeing him when I did. Before the birth of my first child, everything came back full force and I was in rough shape. Ryan made me feel comfortable right away and has been a huge source of support and encouragement for me. He is open minded, insightful, intuitive and asks all of the right questions. He is very knowledgeable about different modalities, therapies and techniques. He gives me fresh perspective and holds me accountable for my progress. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
“I met Ryan during what I would say was the darkest days of my life. I went through a divorce just as Covid was spreading massively and a lockdown was in place. Ryan found ways to connect with me and has made and continues to make me feel like I am really really cared about. And not alone. He makes me feel special and realize why I am special. Talking with Ryan feels natural and if I didn’t know him as a therapist I would honestly say I am happy and lucky to have him friend.”