Licensed clinical social worker recordOregon
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence 7745
- Licensed in Wyoming
- LCSW, licence LCSW-740
- NPI
- 1720385669
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
These details come from information Ryan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Ryan
Dr. Ryan Bair is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon with 15 years of clinical counseling experience. He works with common problems people bring to therapy, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction, sleeping and eating issues, and ADHD.
He has a long background in social work and has practiced in schools, community mental health settings, and hospice. That range means he has worked with brief, practical problems and longer-term mood or personality concerns. He approaches work with clients in straightforward terms and focuses on what can change now.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods so the conversation stays focused on the person’s priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and motivational interviewing for goals that need a nudge. He uses behavioral activation and solution-focused techniques to set small, measurable steps that add up.
He is comfortable helping people facing trauma and post-traumatic stress, survivors of abuse, veterans' issues, end-of-life decisions, and those coping with separation or divorce. He also addresses compassion fatigue for caregivers and grief during hospice work.
Practical problem solving is central to his work. He helps clients pick doable strategies, try them, and review what changed. Sessions are direct and collaborative, with an eye on daily life demands like work, family, money, and health.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients set the agenda; online sessions let that conversation continue even when schedules are tight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes, which works well in short practical assignments between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help with anxiety and sleep problems.Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily routine. That means trying an approach, reviewing results, and shifting tools if something isn’t helping.
The therapist’s clinical approaches are useful for fitting therapy into busy lives, but confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid needing travel, making it simpler to keep momentum on goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Wyoming
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and related mood and personality concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered conversations combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to set and track goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of counseling experience and over 20 years in social work roles across schools, community mental health, and hospice settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers