Ryan Laverdiere
Calm, practical support for emotional resilience
LCSW Colorado
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Ryan
Ryan Laverdiere is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, struggles with self-esteem, addictions, trauma, and life changes. He focuses on practical skills and resilience-building so clients can manage difficult emotions and move toward clearer goals.
Background and approach
Ryan approaches each person as an individual and tailors support to their current needs and circumstances. His work relies on compassionate, evidence-informed methods that invite clients to explore inner experience while developing concrete coping strategies.
He emphasizes collaboration, helping individuals identify strengths, practice new ways of responding, and create sustainable routines that support emotional balance. Drawing on a mix of therapeutic techniques, Ryan aims to help people process painful experiences and reduce patterns that interfere with daily life.
Based in Colorado and licensed as an LCSW, he offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are delivered through multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences, with subscription-based scheduling that can be adjusted as needed.
Using Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Therapy
Ryan commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, often using structured exercises and practice between sessions. ACT helps people clarify values, accept internal experiences that are difficult to change, and commit to actions that build a meaningful life, which can be useful for coping with life transitions and long-standing struggles.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit their situation, adjusting the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping the focus and pacing of therapy.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular attendance, practice skills between sessions, and access care from varied locations while working with a licensed professional who tailors methods to individual needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English