- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman elements
About Ryan
Ryan Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationships, parenting challenges, addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues. Ryan also focuses on blended family issues and related adjustment questions.
He began his career working on anger management and later broadened to supporting parents and adults managing family strain. He uses straightforward conversations to identify what is getting in the way of daily life. That often means clarifying goals and trying small, practical steps between sessions.
Ryan draws from several common therapeutic methods and adapts them to each person. He uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and encourage different behaviors. He also uses client-centered listening to follow what a person most needs to talk about.
For relationship concerns he incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas and elements of the Gottman Method to help people notice interaction patterns and try new ways of connecting. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance.
Ryan is open to discussing religious perspectives if that matters to a client, and he also works with people who do not follow a religion. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That process is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. For example, shorter check-ins can fit a lunch break, telephone sessions can use less bandwidth, and video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when helpful. Licensed professionals can offer these different approaches so therapy fits around everyday life rather than adding extra travel.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He adapts common approaches to fit each person, using goal-focused conversations, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and practical skills between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience, including early work in anger management and later work supporting parents and adults with family concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.