Ryan Garza, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW specializing in trauma and change
- Client-centered care
- Trauma and addiction
- 17 years experience
About Ryan Garza
Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 17 years of experience providing therapeutic support in individual, couple, family, and group settings. He has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, PTSD, personality disorders, co-occurring disorders, codependency, and veteran-related issues. His practice also addresses relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, parenting, anger, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Ryan’s style is client-centered, meaning treatment is guided by each person’s goals and preferences. He brings a compassionate, encouraging, and respectful presence to sessions, and occasionally uses appropriate humor when it supports the therapeutic process. Clinically, he draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused methods, motivational approaches, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment techniques to tailor care to individual needs.
Treatment planning is collaborative, and interventions are selected to match the client’s priorities and circumstances. Ryan emphasizes practical strategies to address past concerns, manage present demands, and prepare for future challenges. He aims to help people find greater clarity, purpose, and a sense of forward momentum as they work toward meaningful change.
Ryan’s style is client-centered, meaning treatment is guided by each person’s goals and preferences. He brings a compassionate, encouraging, and respectful presence to sessions, and occasionally uses appropriate humor when it supports the therapeutic process. Clinically, he draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused methods, motivational approaches, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment techniques to tailor care to individual needs.
Treatment planning is collaborative, and interventions are selected to match the client’s priorities and circumstances. Ryan emphasizes practical strategies to address past concerns, manage present demands, and prepare for future challenges. He aims to help people find greater clarity, purpose, and a sense of forward momentum as they work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ryan Garza have?
He has 17 years of experience.
Is Ryan Garza a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: UT LCSW 7027526-3501.
In which languages does Ryan Garza provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Ryan Garza located?
He is located in Utah.
How can I work with Ryan Garza as my therapist?
You can work with Ryan Garza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ryan Garza work with international clients?
Ryan Garza does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ryan Garza 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 Adapted for Online Care
Ryan Garza uses client-centered therapy to build treatment around each person’s priorities and values. In this approach he listens for what matters most to the client and shapes sessions around those goals, which is helpful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about next steps.He also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and problems that respond to structured skill-building and homework exercises.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are prominent concerns. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need for travel.