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Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW
Colorado
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT based tools
- Skills for coping
- Trauma processing
About Ryan
Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience based in Colorado. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, and major life changes. He focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions.
He uses straightforward conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include concrete exercises and practice tasks to try at home. Ryan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other approaches to offer different ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Ryan emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step strategies. He works with people to set realistic, measurable targets and track progress over time. This often means breaking large problems into small actions a person can test and adjust.
His style leans toward listening first, then proposing practical tools like thought records, values-guided actions, and grounding or distress-tolerance skills. He also uses techniques aimed at processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
People who prefer a direct, skills-focused approach that includes practice between sessions may find his way of working useful. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Confirm current session options before scheduling to be sure they match personal needs.
How his CBT and related methods work online
Ryan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to try between sessions.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that align with those values even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Client-Centered Therapy informs his way of listening first and shaping the work around the person’s goals.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may shift as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session formats before scheduling, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people try new skills in their everyday routines while keeping therapy aligned with their life demands.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and skills-focused, using clear goals and step-by-step strategies that clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LCSW licensed in Colorado and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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