Ryan Glathar

Ryan Glathar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on helping people untangle problems that keep life from feeling manageable. She aims to build trust and respect as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship.

Ryan approaches therapy in a flexible, down-to-earth way. She does not use a single method for everyone. Instead she mixes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to suit each person’s needs. Sessions are straightforward and focused on identifying roadblocks and practical next steps.

Many people come to Ryan for help with anger, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction concerns. She also supports those facing grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and family-of-origin problems.

Her background in marriage and family therapy informs a systems-aware view of problems. She listens for patterns in communication and behavior, then helps clients try new ways of relating and coping. Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are among the approaches she may draw on when helping clients build skills and make changes.

Ryan invites people ready to take a step toward change to work with her. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies, and supports clients as they try out new habits. The goal is clearer thinking, better emotional control, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful when intense feelings or relationship conflict get in the way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will discuss different methods and help decide what fits the client’s goals and preferences. She treats the choice of approach as a collaboration and adapts plans as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and carry changes into real life.