Ryan Glathar, LMFT

Ryan Glathar, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), brings 17 years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples, and families move past obstacles and toward more satisfying lives. She believes people have the capacity to build healthy, fulfilling lives and works collaboratively to identify what stands in the way of that vision. Ryan treats the therapeutic relationship as a foundation of trust and respect - she values the privilege of being invited into someone’s story and prioritizes a steady, empathic partnership as change begins.

Her work spans a broad range of concerns, including relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, parenting struggles, intimacy matters, and career or life transitions. She also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and family-of-origin dynamics. Recognizing that no single method fits everyone, Ryan tailors her approach to the individual’s needs and may draw from client-centered techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and motivational interviewing to find what best supports each client.

Ryan focuses on practical steps and emotional insight so clients can begin taking meaningful action toward their goals. She welcomes those ready to explore change and offers steady support while clients build skills, increase self-understanding, and strengthen their relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ryan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s own goals - it helps people feel heard and supported while they explore values, identity, and relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to change them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping under stress.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Ryan collaborates with each person to determine which approaches align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel invested and clear about the path forward.

Online therapy with Ryan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home or work, and integrate therapy into busy lives while working with a licensed professional.