About Ryan
Ryan Hayes is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Ryan aims to make the first steps feel manageable and respectful of where a person is right now.
He views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. The goal is to reduce overwhelm and increase the day-to-day coping skills people can use between meetings. Ryan draws on seven years of professional experience in California to guide his work.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and life difficulties. Conversations can include building routines, safety planning after traumatic events, managing anxious thoughts, and processing loss at a comfortable pace. People can expect a calm, straightforward approach in sessions.
Ryan checks in about what is and is not helping, then adapts the plan as needed. He encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time. Therapy with Ryan is offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then scheduling follows based on the therapist's availability.
Evidence-based techniques for online care
Ryan uses a few evidence-based techniques to guide sessions in ways people can apply between meetings. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people notice thoughts, test them, and try alternative responses. Another approach emphasizes gradual, supported exposure and coping strategies for trauma-related reactions and avoidance; it helps people regain a sense of safety and control in daily life.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what proves most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy with Ryan uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat helps for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English