How Ryan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ryan
Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience. He provides direct, practical therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and related concerns. He meets clients where they are and focuses on clear goals and steps to move forward.
Ryan uses a client-centered style that follows each person’s priorities. He listens for strengths and values, then offers straightforward tools to manage intense feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and often include skills practice and short-term planning. His background includes work in individual, couple, family, and group settings. That variety means he is comfortable helping people sort complicated situations, including trauma and co-occurring problems.
He draws on methods that address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills together. In sessions he blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas. He also uses motivational strategies to support change and keep progress moving.
Treatment plans are developed together and adjusted as needs shift. Ryan works with adults in Utah and conducts therapy in English. He emphasizes hope, patience, and practical change.
People who want to learn concrete ways to handle strong emotions, repair relationships, or reduce harmful habits often find this approach useful.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ryan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ryan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ryan often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT helps people manage anxiety, mood problems, and habits by practicing new skills and testing small changes in daily life.He also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills to help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style techniques are practical for intense emotions and relationship conflicts. Mindfulness-based ideas are woven into sessions to help clients notice reactions and steady attention during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted based on what helps most over time, so the approach can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills demonstrations. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, reflections between sessions, and flexible support during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules.
Questions people ask about Ryan
What concerns does Ryan commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, relationship and parenting issues, and related problems like codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered, practical, and encouraging, with an emphasis on skills, short-term planning, and collaborative goal setting.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 17 years of experience working in individual, couple, family, and group settings with a wide range of concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Utah and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.