Seth Rian

Seth Rian, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty member at Saybrook University's Department of Counseling within the College of Social Sciences. He teaches in both Master's and Doctoral programs and serves as a voting member of the Institutional Review Board. His expertise spans Consciousness & Spirituality Studies, Integrative Medicine, and Existential Psychology. Dr. Rian holds licenses as a clinical professional counselor, school counselor, and yoga teacher across multiple states.

Education:

• PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision (University of Nevada, Reno)
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Monmouth University)
• B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and Holistic Health (Georgian Court University)
• Traditional Chinese Medicine studies (Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Dongzhimen Hospital)

Research & Practice: Dr. Rian's work emphasizes ecotherapy, environmental justice, and the therapeutic value of nature connection. His career includes over a decade working with children in outdoor settings as a swim instructor, camp director, and counselor. He integrates somatic therapy, mindfulness, and gender/sexual diversity frameworks into his clinical practice.

Professional Commitments:

• Founding Board Member, Nevada Gender Clinic
• Founding Board Member, Foundation for Sexual & Gender Affirmation and Research