Ryan Hayes, LCSW

Licensed in California · 7 years in practice

Ryan Hayes is a licensed clinical social worker in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 101039 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1174033328 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check any license with the state board and any NPI with the national registry.

About Ryan

Ryan Hayes is a licensed clinical social worker in California. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks English and draws on seven years of professional experience to guide conversations and steps forward.

Ryan takes a straightforward and respectful approach. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on making sense of what has been most helpful so far.

Background and approach

In sessions he listens first, then works with the client to set achievable goals. He values small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. People can expect clear suggestions, options to try, and room to reflect on what works for them.

Ryan offers a mix of session styles to fit different needs, including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. He uses his training as a licensed clinical social worker to shape how he supports clients, while adapting to each person’s pace and preferences. Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits.

Ryan aims to help people feel understood and to find manageable ways to move forward from the problems they bring into therapy.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on what helps most in day-to-day life. One common approach he uses helps people understand how stress and anxiety show up in thoughts and behavior, then tries practical steps to reduce their impact. This approach is useful for worry, panic, and everyday stressors.

Another approach focuses on processing experiences of trauma and loss by pacing work so it feels manageable. It helps people name painful memories, learn coping strategies, and reclaim a sense of control over symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ryan talks with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. He then suggests options, tries them, and adjusts based on what the person finds useful so therapy stays collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls are good when face-to-face conversation matters. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, notes between sessions, or when a written format feels easier to express thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Ryan help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Ryan listens first and treats clients as experts on their lives. He focuses on practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How much professional experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Is this your profile?

Ask us to correct details or take the page down.