Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW

Ryan Laverdiere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. He is based in Colorado and works with people managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma, and life changes.

Ryan keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practices skills they can use between meetings. Conversations focus on manageable steps, coping strategies, and clearer thinking when emotions run high.

He draws from several evidence-informed approaches to match the work to the person. Sessions may include learning behavioral skills, values-based goal setting, or processing past experiences depending on what the person needs. The emphasis is on usable tools rather than long explanations.

Ryan aims to make therapy a collaborative process. He listens for what’s getting in the way of daily functioning and suggests small experiments to test different ways of responding. Over time these steps are intended to reduce reactivity and increase choices in difficult moments.

People who come for anger-related concerns often learn ways to notice escalation earlier and practice alternatives to snapping or withdrawing. For those dealing with trauma or addictions, the work balances stabilizing skills with targeted therapeutic techniques. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions