Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW

Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado with 13 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. He focuses on helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and the effects of trauma and addiction, while also working with clients to strengthen self-esteem and adapt to life transitions. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a clinical credential that indicates specialized training in psychotherapy and clinical assessment.

Ryan emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that meets each person where they are. He draws on evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and process difficult experiences. Through collaborative and personalized counseling, he supports clients in identifying strengths, practicing emotional skills, and creating sustainable strategies for improved well-being. His goal is to help people make meaningful, lasting changes that enhance overall quality of life.

Approaches that guide online therapy and personal growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly applied to depression, anxiety, and problems with coping and self-esteem.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that assists people in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact. It is often chosen by those working through trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That shared decision-making helps shape a plan that feels practical and supportive.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship.