Ryan Babineaux

Ryan Babineaux is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in coaching, education, and mental health. Currently serving as the Owner of Boulder Therapy Center since June 2021 and a Career Coach at Happenstance Counseling since 2005, Ryan has also founded Essential Smarts, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through workshops. Additionally, Ryan holds positions as an Adjunct Professor in Contemplative Psychology at Naropa University and an Instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies, where courses emphasize passionate action and personal growth. Prior experience includes roles as CEO Coach and Leadership Coach at Boomtown Accelerators and Workshop Leader at the Esalen Institute. Educational credentials include a PhD in Educational Psychology from Stanford University, an M.Ed. from Harvard University, an MS in Mental Health Counseling from UMass Boston, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Psychology from UC San Diego.