Christiana Ryan
Chief of Staff & Operations Manager | M.A.,LPC.
Christiana, LPC, serves as Chief of Staff and Operations Manager at Midsommer, a trailblazer in transforming the psychotherapy landscape, where she drives operational excellence and fosters seamless collaboration across teams. Simultaneously, as a licensed psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, she empowers couples to navigate relational challenges using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), creating authentic, transformative therapy spaces. Her unique blend of strategic leadership and clinical expertise fuels both organizational success and profound personal growth, making her a cornerstone of Midsommer’s innovative mission.
Background
Christiana serves as the Chief of Staff and Operations Manager, playing a pivotal role across our portfolio companies and partner firms. Her expertise ensures seamless daily operations, fostering effective collaboration and functionality among teams and individuals. With a strategic mindset and exceptional organizational skills, Christiana drives operational excellence, aligning efforts to support the success of our diverse initiatives.
In addition to her operational leadership, Christiana is a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, holding a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her clinical practice focuses on helping couples navigate challenges and rediscover connection. Whether couples are preparing for marriage, parenting, addressing intimacy concerns, or feeling like "roommates," Christiana creates a safe, curious, and authentic therapy space to explore and rebuild relationships.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts-Work, Christiana approaches sessions with curiosity, humor, and directness, guiding clients through self-discovery and relational growth. She supports clients in unpacking their stories—shaped by moments, interactions, traumas, and narratives—and empowers them to restructure their paths forward.
Christiana’s unique blend of operational leadership and clinical expertise makes her an invaluable asset, fostering both organizational success and meaningful personal transformations.
E-mail: christiana@midsommer.org
Private Practice: www.midsommerpsychotherapy.com