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Ryan Garza

Ryan Garza

LCSW

Utah

Therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Utah / 7027526-3501
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Utah

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    • Client-centered care
    • Motivational approach
    • Skill-based tools

    About Ryan

    Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. He provides straightforward, compassionate therapy aimed at helping people navigate tough moments and make practical changes in their lives.

    He keeps sessions centered on each person's needs and goals. Conversations are respectful and encouraging, and he may use a bit of appropriate humor to ease the process. Treatment plans are made together and tailored to what the person wants to accomplish.

    Ryan draws on client-centered methods and evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness to help with emotion regulation and day-to-day coping. The mix depends on the issue and the individual's preferences.

    Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, parenting stress, anger, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on related topics such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, life purpose, and men's issues.

    Sessions are provided in English and are based in Utah. Ryan aims to help people build clearer thinking, better coping skills, and more consistent steps toward their goals. If someone wants to start, they complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to available times.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving self-care. Client-centered therapy puts the person's experience at the center. Sessions emphasize empathy, active listening, and letting the person set the pace and priorities.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management. These approaches can be blended to match each person's needs and goals.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what matters most to the person, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This shared decision-making helps ensure work in sessions feels useful and relevant.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and guided exercises between appointments to keep progress moving.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Utah

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Ryan commonly address?

    He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    His style is client-centered, compassionate, and encouraging. He works collaboratively and may use practical tools and occasional humor to keep sessions approachable.

    What is his professional background?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience in individual, couple, family, and group settings.

    Where is he based and licensed?

    He is based in Utah and holds the UT LCSW credential.

    Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are offered?

    Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check available options when you schedule.

    How does payment and cost work?

    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?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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