- Relationship issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting and grief
About Ryan
Ryan Glathar is a California LMFT with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship strains, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and challenges around life purpose and career changes. She speaks English and practices in California.
Ryan focuses on identifying what gets in the way of meaningful change. She listens for patterns tied to family of origin, attachment and communication problems. In early sessions she helps people describe the issues that matter most and sets straightforward goals to address them.
Her approach draws on several methods rather than a single technique. She uses Client-Centered listening to understand where a person is coming from. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation is central.
Ryan also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper relationship patterns and Motivational Interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. She adapts tools to fit what a person prefers and what the goals require, rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns, practicing new skills, and setting practical steps to try between appointments. People looking for help with abandonment, codependency, intimacy issues, divorce, or recovery from domestic violence and substance use will find these topics within her focus areas.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Ryan integrates therapy approaches online
Ryan commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the person and to build a clear picture of their concerns. This approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can better understand their own goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are applied when intense emotions or interpersonal conflict are central issues; these skills teach concrete techniques for regulating emotions and improving communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on how well they help, and she invites feedback so the plan stays practical and focused.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use tools such as worksheets or skill-practice between meetings to reinforce what was discussed during sessions.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She combines Client-Centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT and sometimes uses psychodynamic ideas and Motivational Interviewing to help set goals and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist working with a wide range of concerns including domestic violence and substance use.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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.