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Ryder DeFranco, LICSW
Washington
LICSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and skills work
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ryder
Ryder DeFranco is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with seven years of clinical experience in Washington. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and major life changes. Ryder also addresses intimacy and self-esteem issues and supports people facing trauma, family problems, and career stress.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new ways of responding. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered conversation, skills from dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to give options for change.
Ryder aims to make sessions straightforward. People can expect clear goals, short-term strategies, and work to build everyday skills. She talks through specific problems such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiving stress, and communication breakdowns.
She also helps with issues like divorce and separation, infidelity, commitment concerns, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice related counseling. Practical coping techniques are offered for impulsivity, control issues, and responding after disasters.
Ryder works in English and practices in Washington. Her background in social work shapes a focus on both problem solving and strengths people already have. To begin, readers should use the site button to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ryder draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or depression. CBT sessions often include practical exercises, homework tasks, and step-by-step plans to test new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep discussions focused on the persons concerns and priorities, offering reflective listening and open conversation to help clarify goals.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are needed. DBT-style work teaches concrete skills for managing intense feelings, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions. Ryder combines these approaches to offer multiple tools rather than a single method. She will work collaboratively to find which methods fit a clients goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as those goals change. Deciding on approaches happens together during early sessions and across treatment as progress is reviewed.
Session format options should be confirmed before booking. Confirm the current online session options using the site button and questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so a person can schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving duties.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and major life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice concrete alternatives through short-term exercises and skill building.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of experience and practices as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Washington and holds the credential WA LICSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with 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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