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About Ryan
LCSW in Colorado with 13 years of experience, Ryan Laverdiere helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and life changes. He works directly with individuals to build coping skills and practical strategies for day-to-day life.
Ryan uses straight talk and practical exercises in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sessions focus on skills that reduce intense feelings and improve routine functioning.
People meet with him to learn concrete ways to handle strong emotions, change unhelpful thinking, and recover from hard experiences. He emphasizes short-term tools and longer-term behavior change so progress continues between appointments. Work can include skill practice, thought restructuring, and processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
Ryan describes therapy as collaborative. He helps set clear goals and checks progress each week. The pace and tools shift as problems improve or new challenges emerge.
He has 13 years of clinical experience as an LCSW. His background centers on helping adults who are coping with life transitions, mood and anxiety symptoms, addictive behaviors, and the effects of trauma. Sessions are conducted in English and Ryan accepts international clients, though readers should confirm current session formats before booking.
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How Ryan’s approaches are used in remote sessions
A short explanation of a few methods Ryan uses helps set expectations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people tolerate difficult feelings while still making choices that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves focused processing of traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity and distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try techniques collaboratively, adjusting methods to fit the person's goals and responses. The plan can change as progress is tracked and different needs appear.
This biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. They can also allow work on skills, thought exercises, and trauma processing without requiring an in-office visit.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical, using skills practice and goal-setting to address problems in day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW based in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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