Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW

Ryan Laverdiere is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 13 years of practice. He works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that help clients get through hard days and make steady improvements over time.

He uses straightforward, skills-based approaches to help clients handle emotions and day-to-day pressures. Sessions often include learning specific coping skills, practicing ways to change unhelpful thoughts, and developing plans to respond differently when problems arise. Ryan pays attention to what is happening in a person's life now and what needs to change to reduce distress.

Ryan draws on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered methods. That mix lets him adjust methods to the problem - for example using skills training for emotion regulation or structured practices for anxiety and depression. He works collaboratively, explaining options and teaching exercises people can use between sessions.

People who prefer clear goals and hands-on tools will find this practical style useful. Ryan aims to help clients build steady coping habits, process difficult experiences, and set manageable next steps. He supports people through real-life pressures such as work, relationships, and health changes with an emphasis on usable strategies.

For someone looking for an LCSW who keeps sessions concrete and task-focused, his approach centers on skill development, problem-solving, and processing painful memories when needed.

How Ryan uses specific approaches in online sessions