Red Mountain Sedona (RMS), a premier treatment center specializing in mindfulness-based therapy and support for young adults, is proud to announce Ryan McGinty as its new Executive Director. With over 15 years of experience in treatment settings and two decades of mindfulness practice, McGinty brings unparalleled expertise to this critical leadership role.
McGinty’s promotion follows four years of leadership training under RMS’s founders. His journey with RMS began in 2020, inspired by its mission to combine mindfulness practices and therapeutic support to help young adults achieve personal growth. McGinty has served in pivotal roles within the organization, including Operations Director and Associate Executive Director, making significant contributions to the organization, including enhancing family work, incorporating art therapy, bolstering support for physical wellness through diet and exercise planning, and adopting innovative clinical training.
Ryan is excited about reestablishing old relationships with industry professionals and developing new ones within the changing landscape of treatment. Under his guidance, RMS is developing several exciting initiatives for 2025, including adopting equine therapy, personalized health coaching, jiu-jitsu, CrossFit, and nature intensives. Ryan is also leading the charge on enriching clinical support for tech addiction and neurodivergence.
Ryan McGinty’s mindfulness philosophy centers around compassionate awareness and its ability to dissipate suffering and foster efficacy to reach personal goals. By meaningfully reducing inner judgment and shame, clients can examine limitations and non-working behaviors in a manner that yields sustainable healing and growth. He believes that individuals contain within themselves an unsuspected internal resource that can be accessed through contemplative exploration and guide one to a life of joy, meaning, and purpose.
As a licensed therapist, McGinty specializes in EMDR therapy, attachment theory, addiction therapy, and Jungian depth work, making him uniquely qualified to lead RMS's efforts to deliver transformative care. His expertise aligns with Red Mountain's focus on fostering independence, resilience, and healing in young adults. Ryan’s experience working in a variety of therapeutic settings for mental health, addictions, and academics gives him the ability to incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach to providing client-centered care.
“It’s a great honor to serve as Executive Director of Red Mountain Sedona,” said McGinty. “Our mission of combining mindfulness and therapeutic support aligns with my professional passions and empowers young people to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and reach their full potential. I’m committed to preserving the values that make RMS so unique while driving innovative developments for therapeutic excellence.”
Under McGinty’s leadership, Red Mountain Sedona will continue to provide young adults the comprehensive care that it has always been known for and continue to be an innovator in the young adult treatment industry. Combining the timeless wisdom of mindfulness practices with cutting-edge research into the human brain and behavior, RMS provides a unique pathway to address personal struggles in an inspiring and uplifting manner. McGinty’s passion for clinical excellence will enhance RMS’s therapeutic support through ongoing training and partnership with the industry’s top leaders.
Ryan’s focus on supportive communities aims to create a safe, judgment-free space for clients to heal and grow. RMS is known for its warm and supportive community and is highly responsive to client feedback about enriching the therapeutic milieu. During the program, clients are encouraged to develop advocacy, accountability, and leadership skills, which prepare them for a successful transition into the life of their dreams.
Red Mountain Sedona remains dedicated to helping young adults navigate life’s challenges through a unique combination of mindfulness therapy, mental health support, and personal development programs.
About Red Mountain Sedona:
Red Mountain Sedona is an all-gender independent living program in Sedona, AZ, designed for young adults who have yet to meet their life goals. Our areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance/process addictions, and neurodivergence. We use a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates evidence-based therapies, mindfulness practices, life skills development, vocational/educational support, and executive functioning coaching to guide our students to fulfilling, productive, independent lives.
For more information, contact admissions at (855) 998-5272 or by emailing info@redmountainsedona.com.