- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Ryan
Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience providing therapy. He brings a direct, compassionate style and aims to meet people where they are. Ryan focuses on practical steps that help people cope and make change.
He helps with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addiction. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose.
Background and approach
His practice emphasizes realistic goals and steady progress. Ryan uses a client-centered approach that starts with what a person wants to work on. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with motivational interviewing and mindfulness tools.
Sessions aim to build skills, reduce distressing symptoms, and improve everyday functioning. Ryan describes his style as compassionate and encouraging, with respectful honesty and occasional appropriate humor. He collaborates on a treatment plan that reflects each person’s preferences and goals.
The focus is on practical strategies people can use between sessions. Based in Utah, he offers care for adults facing mood disorders, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, codependency, and veterans-related matters among other challenges. Sessions are delivered in formats that fit modern life so people can get consistent support without major travel.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ryan helps people with.
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. The therapist follows what matters most to the client and shapes sessions around those goals, helping people make practical changes that fit their day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when emotions feel intense or when relationships and coping strategies need stronger skills.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to share preferences and pace the work so it feels manageable.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Video and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation and deeper discussion. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill support, or when a shorter interaction fits your schedule. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and fit therapy into busy family and work routines.
Questions people ask about Ryan
What kinds of concerns does Ryan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and related problems.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is client-centered, compassionate, and encouraging. He combines practical skill work with supportive discussions and occasional light humor.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience providing therapy in individual, couple, family, and group settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, UT LCSW, and practices from Utah.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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