About Ryan
Ryan Bennion is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Utah with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk through difficult moments.
He offers a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations shape concrete steps and small goals. Sessions concentrate on practical tools to handle strong emotions, cope with loss, and build confidence.
Background and approach
Ryan pays attention to how work life and social fears affect day-to-day functioning. He helps people who feel isolated or stuck in their life purpose look for clearer direction. For workplace issues, he focuses on problem-solving and coping strategies that can be used at work.
Therapy with him is collaborative. He listens first, then suggests options that fit each person’s needs and pacing. People who prefer straightforward guidance and steady encouragement often find this style useful.
Sessions aim for steady progress through short-term goals and regular check-ins. Ryan adjusts plans as needs change and helps people track what’s working. He supports practical change and clearer thinking so people can tolerate hard feelings and move forward.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach centers on teaching coping skills for anxiety and intense emotions. It breaks difficult feelings into manageable steps and gives tools to reduce immediate distress and avoidant behaviors.Another approach focuses on processing grief and loss through guided conversations and gradual exposure to difficult memories. This method helps people make sense of what happened and find ways to carry on with daily life while honoring their experience.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and pick strategies that match your goals and preferences. That choice is made together and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and a full conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, or steady support between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent while fitting it into their routine.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
Also works with
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English