About Ryan
Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, or big life changes. He meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier and more in control. Conversations are direct and compassionate, aimed at making daily life easier.
Ryan brings 13 years of clinical experience and uses common-sense strategies rather than jargon. He helps people build routines that reduce stress and manage strong emotions like anger.
Background and approach
Work often includes short tools to try between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building skills to support those values. Ryan uses a mix of approaches to tailor the work, including methods that address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation.
He also uses trauma-focused techniques when past events are interfering with daily life. Clients can expect a steady, collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted as needed. Ryan supports people who struggle with addictions and low self-esteem by combining motivation-focused conversations with practical coping plans.
The emphasis is on small, achievable changes that add up over time. Based in Colorado, Ryan aims to help people create lasting changes that improve functioning and mood. His style is approachable and direct, with a focus on skills people can use right away.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps when anxiety or stress gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for worry, low mood, and routines that need changing. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR is used to process memories that continue to cause distress and reduce their emotional impact when past events affect present functioning.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust as work progresses. This collaborative way helps find what actually helps rather than sticking to one method.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow live interaction similar to an in-person session. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day and to share thoughts between sessions. These options help people access consistent care and maintain progress even when schedules are tight.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
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