Ryan Garza, LCSW

Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 17 years of experience. He has worked in individual, couple, family, and group settings. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and anger.

Ryan uses a client-centered stance that starts with what the person wants to address. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavioral skills to help people spot unhelpful patterns and practice different responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas shape short-term goals and small steps forward.

Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical work. People learn ways to recognize triggers, lower reactivity, and handle heated moments with less fallout. He also addresses underlying issues like shame, grief, or co-occurring substance use when those are part of the picture.

Ryan has worked with veterans and people facing complex, overlapping problems such as mood disorders, codependency, and caregiver stress. He will collaborate on a treatment plan that grows out of the client’s goals and real-life constraints.

Therapy is presented in straightforward terms and with some direct feedback and occasional humor when appropriate. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to begin.

How Ryan’s approaches translate to online work