Ryan Stubblefield, PsyD

In-person sessions in Berkley; Virtual anywhere in California.

  • “Working with Ryan during a difficult time was incredibly meaningful. His guidance helped me build stronger boundaries and navigate challenges with greater confidence. I’m truly grateful for his help, and I consider the progress I’ve made as a direct result of the work we did together.”

    – Privately Disclosed

  • “What I am most grateful for during our time together was how he validated my experiences, his kindness to me when I had little to none for myself, and how he subtly challenged what I thought was good or bad for me. The work we did together changed the way I see and relate to myself (and others) – it was truly remarkable.”

    – Privately Disclosed

→ I enjoy hiking and rock climbing.

→ Road trips and national parks are my ideal vacation.

→ Few things beat a night at the hot springs or a good long sauna session.

→ I’ve practiced meditation for years, including silent retreats and monastic-style training.

→ Existential philosophy is my go-to reading material.

→ Thai food is my comfort food.

→ The air fryer changed my kitchen game. 

→ Always working on my deadlift and down dog.

→ I’m a longtime gamer and esports fan. Once upon a time, I was briefly a pro Magic: The Gathering player.

→ I used to DJ and still have electronic music playing most of the day.

→ I have playlists for every season, mood, and life moment.

Qualifications:

  • Licensed Psychologist, CA, PSY35316

  • California Institute of Integral Studies, Clinical Psychology, PsyD, 2023

  • California Polytechnic State University, Philosophy, BA, 1999

  • California Polytechnic State University, Computer Science, BS, 1999

  • Adjunct Faculty, California Institute of Integral Studies

  • Treasurer, Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent years working as a software engineer. I know what it’s like to move through the world analytically, to want things to make sense—and to hit the limits of logic when life gets hard. That curiosity about how people really work led me to therapy, first personally, then professionally.

Now, I help people move through the messy, complex, and often contradictory realities of being human. I bring a deep respect for each person’s inner world, and a steady presence to help make sense of it.

Clients often tell me they feel grounded in our work together. Like they can finally let their guard down without being flooded.

I ask real questions and reflect what I see. I take your inner life seriously, and I’m not afraid to challenge you when that’s what the work calls for.

Professional Endorsements

  • “I have found Ryan to be an open and curious clinician–grounded, clear, level-headed and responsible. I have looked up to Ryan throughout my academic and professional development for guidance, reflection and he has been someone with whom it has been helpful to talk to through life challenges. Ryan does in-depth and long-term analytic work and I would recommend him as a clinical psychologist.”

    – J.

  • “Ryan is an intuitive and deeply thoughtful therapist. He has a grounding presence that naturally invites patients to feel safe, supported, and understood.”

    – L.

  • “I have been consistently impressed by his competence, knowledge, and genuine care for the clients he serves. Dr. Stubblefield possesses a deep understanding of psychological theories while maintaining an emotional presence that is crucial for effective client interactions. This balance allows him to provide insightful guidance and support to those he works with.”

    – M.

  • It is very apparent when talking to Ryan how smart and knowledgeable he is about the work. But what I’ve grown to admire is the way he has used his intelligence and knowledge of theory to become a more patient, compassionate, and thoughtful clinician. I think this is why many clients have been drawn to him in delicate times of ambivalence such as whether to stay or go in a relationship, or how to deal with other pivotal life events. I think this is why they feel him not only as a rock but holding an immense amount of wisdom and care.

    - D.

  • Ryan is a thoughtful and sensitive clinician, deeply invested in his work. He brings diverse personal and professional experience to his clinical practice, allowing him to be flexibly responsive to diverse individuals and couples. Collaborating and consulting with Ryan, I am consistently impressed by his integration of sophisticated theoretical insight and intuitive, emotional understanding. Ryan also treats his patients as part of--and often suffering through--the society in which we live. This combination of strengths allows patients to feel seen and held on multiple levels.

    - A.

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