Ryan Laverdiere

Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW, focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, anxiety, or low self‑esteem. He explains things plainly and works with clients to find down‑to‑earth ways to cope. Sessions aim to help people regain calm and handle day-to-day pressures more reliably.

Ryan brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work and practices from Colorado. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients change unhelpful patterns. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and EMDR where appropriate to address strong emotional reactions and past trauma.

In sessions he listens first, then helps people set clear, achievable goals. He focuses on skills people can use between meetings, like new ways to manage anger and routines that reduce stress. He also helps clients rebuild self‑esteem and cope with life changes without relying on jargon or complex explanations.

Ryan emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies over one-size-fits-all solutions. He works with each person to tailor a plan that fits their daily life and goals. Many people who come for help want straightforward tools to feel more steady and able to handle triggers.

People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and Ryan is available to work with international clients in English.

How Ryan uses evidence‑based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and life transitions when someone wants to live more consistently with what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to process distressing memories and reduce their intensity. It can be a tool for people coping with trauma or strong reactions tied to past experiences.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk through goals and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative process may combine skill work, values‑based exercises, and processing techniques to fit what the client needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling a shorter check‑in during a work break or avoiding travel time. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find that remote sessions let them stay consistent with treatment and practice skills between meetings.