Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW

Licensed in Colorado · 13 years in practice

Ryan Laverdiere is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the aftereffects of trauma or abuse.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: 09923740 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1023308913 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Ryan

Ryan Laverdiere is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the aftereffects of trauma or abuse. He speaks English and works with adults who want clearer coping skills and steadier self-esteem. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life.

Ryan uses straightforward tools to help people manage distress and move through life changes. He blends acceptance and action so clients can notice difficult feelings without getting stuck.

Background and approach

He also uses cognitive techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build better routines. Many sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings - simple methods to reduce immediate stress and handle cravings or urges tied to addictions. When trauma is part of the story, he uses careful processing methods aimed at reducing painful reactions over time.

Conversations are collaborative. He asks what matters to each person and sets small, achievable goals. Therapy is paced to match readiness, with room for both gentle support and clear skill-building.

Ryan is based in Colorado and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Ryan names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches to try online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values so life can feel more meaningful even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories; it aims to lower the intensity of painful memories and reduce the reactions they trigger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit those needs. Decisions about what to use are made together and adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or family schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Ryan address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing skill practice with reflective conversation to meet people where they are.

What is his professional background?

He has 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional challenges and transitions.

Where is he licensed and located?

He holds an LCSW credential and is based in Colorado.

Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions across different regions.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are sessions paid for?

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

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