Ryan Garza, LCSW
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT
- Veteran support
About Ryan Garza
His therapeutic stance is client-centered, meaning that treatment is guided first by each person’s needs and goals. He brings compassion, encouragement, and respect to sessions, and at times uses appropriate humor to ease rapport. His work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment approaches to tailor interventions to the individual.
Treatment is collaboratively planned so that care reflects the client’s preferences and objectives. He focuses on helping people address past difficulties, manage present demands, and prepare for future challenges. By building skills for coping, improving relationships, and clarifying purpose, clients often find greater clarity and resilience. He emphasizes practical, individualized strategies to support recovery and growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ryan Garza have?
Ryan Garza has 17 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Ryan Garza a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: UT LCSW 7027526-3501.
In which languages does Ryan Garza provide therapy?
Ryan Garza provides therapy in English.
Where is Ryan Garza located?
He is located in Utah.
How can I work with Ryan Garza as my therapist?
Clients can work with Ryan Garza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ryan Garza work with international clients?
Ryan Garza does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ryan Garza cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care
Ryan Garza combines client-centered work with evidence-informed skills-based therapies to support change in an online format. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes responding to each person’s values and goals, creating a collaborative atmosphere where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them clarify priorities and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-management concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ryan works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative planning helps tailor interventions to what will be most useful.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic limits. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and integrate skill practice into daily routines.