- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- Life purpose work
About Ryan
Ryan Collier is a California LPCC with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with body image, divorce and separation, seasonal mood shifts, and related concerns.
Ryan aims to make therapy approachable and often brings a light, engaging tone to sessions. Conversations are focused and practical. She helps people name what feels stuck and try small changes that build forward motion.
Her work emphasizes collaboration. Sessions involve talking through recent problems, examining unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of coping. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, worry, and adjustment after life changes.
Ryan offers an affirming approach for young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ people who want to explore self-love, identity, and purpose. She also supports first responder-related stress and people with neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and those with intellectual disability concerns.
In practical terms, clients can expect a mix of reflection and action. She will listen to what’s most pressing, suggest manageable tools, and check in on what’s working. Sessions aim to help people find clearer priorities and steadier daily routines without rushing the process.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques commonly used in mood and anxiety work include cognitive approaches and behavioral experiments. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce worry and low mood. Behavioral experiments involve trying small, practical changes to see what helps lift energy or reduce avoidance.Motivational techniques are also useful for people unsure what to change next. These methods focus on identifying personal values and on small steps that align with those values, useful for life purpose and transitions. Each approach is explained in plain terms so clients can choose what feels right for them.
Figuring out the best approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and daily routine. That means adapting techniques if something isn’t helpful and checking progress together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try methods during real-life moments so strategies are practiced between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and life purpose concerns, plus issues like body image and divorce.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses a collaborative style that mixes conversation with practical experiments and coping tools to help people test new habits.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.