- Client-centered care
- Practical coping tools
- 17 years experience
About Ryan
Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience in therapy. He practices in Utah and works with adults on concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship struggles. He approaches sessions with a compassionate, encouraging style and a straightforward manner that aims to make therapy practical and personal.
He uses a client-centered framework that starts with what each person needs and wants. That means treatment plans are made together and adjusted as goals and life circumstances change. He integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness and dialectical skills are used to help people manage emotions and stay grounded during stressful moments. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or feels stuck. These approaches are blended to match the situation rather than following a single protocol.
Ryan has worked in individual, couple, family, and group settings over his career. He has supported people facing trauma and abuse, codependency, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and issues related to veterans and fatherhood. His background gives him experience with co-occurring concerns like substance use and personality challenges.
In sessions he aims to be respectful and direct, while remaining warm and, at times, introducing gentle humor. He frames therapy as a team effort focused on concrete steps. Prospective clients should expect collaborative planning, clear goals, and practical tools they can use between meetings.
Approaches that inform online work and practical care
Ryan blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT offers clear steps for tackling anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep someone stuck. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense feelings and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to figure out which tools and strategies fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in about what feels helpful and adapting plans as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. It can also let someone use quieter surroundings, avoid camera time when preferred, or schedule sessions during a work break. Ask about current session choices to match practical needs with the therapeutic plan.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices in a client-centered way that is compassionate and encouraging. Sessions focus on practical strategies, collaborative planning, and an honest, respectful tone.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 17 years of experience working as a therapist in individual, couple, family, and group settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn whether online or in-person sessions are available.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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