Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Ryan Marler, LICSW, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW24067
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence SWI.LW.61508432
- NPI
- 1063988327
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Stress and depression
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based skills
About Ryan
Ryan Marler is a licensed clinical social worker with LICSW in Washington and LCSW in Florida, and he has eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. He offers therapy in English and works with concerns that make day-to-day life harder.
Clients often come for help with mood shifts, post-traumatic stress, and trouble managing work or school demands. He also addresses communication problems, family-related strain, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Short-term goals and concrete skills are part of his work when appropriate.
His style is straightforward and trauma-sensitive. He uses evidence-based techniques to help people recognize recurring patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on clear tools people can use between meetings, not just talking about problems.
Ryan blends approaches informed by attachment and trauma to guide interventions for mood disorders, social anxiety, and self-harm thoughts. He frames exercises and skills as practical experiments to test in real life. Progress is tracked through changes in functioning and how well new strategies fit daily routines.
Therapy logistics are handled through an online intake and scheduling flow. Clients complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Ryan uses well-established techniques to address symptoms and patterns. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and social fears. Acceptance and commitment style work helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for chronic stress and avoidance.He also integrates dialectical behavior skills when emotion regulation or intense reactions are present. Those skills teach concrete strategies for handling strong feelings, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. Each approach is presented as a set of practical tools to try between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels workable, adjust methods based on your goals, and check in on how skills are fitting into daily life. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking since the biography indicates telehealth counseling but does not list all possible options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit around work, school, or family commitments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as mood disorders and social anxiety.
How would you describe his approach?
He uses a practical, trauma-sensitive style with evidence-based techniques aimed at building usable skills for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience in clinical social work.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LICSW in Washington and LCSW in Florida and practices in Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography notes telehealth counseling; confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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