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Dr. Ryan Bair, LCSW

Helps clients navigate stress and trauma
  • Trauma and grief
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Flexible online sessions

About Dr. Ryan Bair

Dr. Ryan Bair is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential indicating professional training and state licensure in clinical social work. He brings a depth of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds, having supported individuals across environmental and situational challenges as well as more severe mental health conditions.

Across roles in schools, community mental health settings, and hospice care, he has developed a broad clinical perspective and practical skills for addressing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other issues including parenting, sleep and eating concerns, and career-related stress.

He emphasizes transparency and collaboration in therapeutic work, and uses behavioral activation along with solution-focused goal setting to help clients address thinking patterns and take concrete steps toward change. His approach is grounded in helping people identify tools and strategies that address current difficulties and build resilience for future challenges.

He welcomes those who are ready to begin the work of change and looks forward to meeting new clients as they take this important first step.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Divorce and separationHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Ryan Bair have?

Dr. Ryan Bair has 15 years of experience.

Is Dr. Ryan Bair a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW. License details are OR LCSW 7745 and WY LCSW LCSW-740.

In which languages does Dr. Ryan Bair provide therapy?

Dr. Ryan Bair provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Ryan Bair located?

Dr. Ryan Bair is located in Oregon.

How can I work with Dr. Ryan Bair as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Ryan Bair through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Ryan Bair work with international clients?

Dr. Ryan Bair does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Ryan Bair cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals and values guide the work; it is helpful for building self-awareness, improving relationships, and strengthening coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with trauma, grief, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Ryan Bair works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He integrates different techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from a distance. These formats allow therapists and licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that accommodate busy lives, mobility limitations, and geographic constraints while focusing on meaningful progress.

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