Ryan Collier, LPCC

Ryan Collier is a licensed mental health professional practicing in California with over five years of focused experience supporting people through challenging emotional periods and life transitions. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she blends practical, evidence-informed work with an upbeat, approachable style that aims to make therapy both meaningful and, when appropriate, enjoyable.

Her practice centers on treating depression and anxiety while also guiding clients through personal growth, grief, and significant life changes. Ryan offers an affirming, compassionate approach tailored to young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, helping them explore self-love, life purpose, and recovery from difficult experiences such as divorce, body image struggles, and seasonal shifts in mood.

Ryan’s work is collaborative and individualized; she partners with each person to create a non-judgmental space for honest exploration, skill development, and emotional healing. Whether someone is seeking support for stress, grief, or a deeper understanding of themselves, she focuses on building resilience and fostering meaningful, sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to mood and anxiety concerns - these approaches focus on teaching practical coping skills, emotion regulation, and strategies to manage stress and anxious thoughts, which can help people regain a sense of control and stability.

She also applies evidence-based methods for grief and life transitions that support processing loss, adapting to change, and clarifying values and goals as part of healing. For clients navigating attention or organizational challenges, Ryan incorporates skills-focused techniques that emphasize routine-building, prioritization, and step-by-step problem solving to improve daily functioning.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Ryan works together with each person to identify which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time to ensure it feels helpful and sustainable.

Online therapy with Ryan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life while maintaining ongoing access to a licensed professional and a therapeutic relationship focused on progress and well-being.