Ryan Laverdiere , LCSW

Ryan Laverdiere is a Colorado-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, life transitions, addictions, and trauma. He works with individuals to build resilience and practical coping strategies, guiding them to better understand their inner experiences and create sustainable change.

His practice combines compassion with evidence-based approaches, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are and offering a non-judgmental environment to explore challenges, process difficult experiences, and identify strengths.

Through collaborative work, Ryan supports clients in developing emotional skills, managing intense feelings, and establishing routines that promote mental wellness. He focuses on helping people set realistic goals, connect with their values, and build strategies that improve daily functioning and overall quality of life. His approach is practical, person-focused, and aimed at enabling lasting, positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching skills for psychological flexibility.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal skills, and reducing self-destructive behaviors. It can be helpful for anger, emotional dysregulation, and building healthier coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Ryan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the format that feels most supportive for each person.