Mission Statement & Credentials

I am a STRATEGIST - removing obstacles and promoting achievement with balance and harmony

My Mission:

I believe we are all here to learn about life and ourselves. Our quest for fulfillment requires that we gain the knowledge and skills to adapt to life, cope effectively with challenges and master our opportunities to achieve our potentials. I am here to help you through this process successfully. I listen carefully; together we analyze your situation and then I offer you intelligent advice on resolving problems and reaching goals. My practice is focused on finding the fastest solutions by utilizing a holistic approach to facilitate change.

Credentials:

Licensed Psychologist in New York State.

Certified Hypnosis Consultant, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Ph.D. in Psychology from City University of New York

Served as an Assistant Professor at Mt.Sinai Medical Center, C U N Y .

Diplomate Psychotherapy Institute Harvard Medical School.

Author with over 2 dozen academic and human interest articles, and two books. Positive Directions

Corporate Consultant and achievement coach.

World traveler who visited more than 40 countries.

Extensive study of Eastern philosophy and science.

Practicing meditation from the age of sixteen.

Member of American Psychological Association.

Member of New York Academy of Science.

Member of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Elected Professional of Who's Who of America.

My Message to You:

"I love my work and do it conscientiously. I am confident the tools I offer will help you explore your life and potentials more accurately to overcome obstacles and reach your goals. With my help you can replace any negative programs in your mind or bad feelings in your body with positive ones to reach your peak performance and optimal health. I teach people to decrease stress and increase success, learn how to eliminate anxiety, fear, anger, guilt, jealousy or depression. Develop your confidence, self control, learn to relax and let go. This approach is art of Shifting Polarities, based on the book I have just written."

Click here to read Dr. Ryder's Biography

Village Voice Voted Dr. Ryder "Best Hypnotherapist in NYC"	Appeared on EXTRA! as "Our expert on stress"
"Dr. Ryder is our expert on relationships"	Appeared on The New Yorkers.

"Just wanted to thank you for being there and helping me through this rough period in my life." LZ

"Thank you for giving me the tools, confidence, the insight so that I may change my inner world ... gaining clarity, awakening the soul, a new consciousness of the heart, and an uplifting of the spirit" PJS

"I can't begin to tell you how much I admire you. Your perseverance, your strength, your intelligence, your special caring, sincere heart..." JC

"I have referred many patients to Dr. Ryder both for his capacity as a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist ... I have been more than satisfied with the quality of his work... it has been extremely beneficial." Dr. Leonard Malis, MD Professor & Chairman, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine.

"Thank you for helping me find love and to be in love" JS

"Thanks so much! I want to tell you how much your lecture at the New Life Expo last year helped me. You were an inspiration to me. Thank you." LB

"Thank you for all you have done for my family, my friends and me. I consider meeting you a special encounter and that you were placed in our lives for a purpose during these hard times. You have helped all of us to see clearly and live lightly. You have brought our attention to our inner strength and wisdom with your wisdom and understanding. You do what you do very well and with great compassion and insight and I would like to thank you..." ZF

"From the time I left your office until arriving home, my allergy was gone! Now I believe that anything is possible. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with you on a cure from the inside out." BL

"I appreciate so much the opportunity to attend your workshop. I was so encouraged and inspired by you and your concepts. These are real treasures beyond measure." SH