- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical goal work
- Open-minded approach
About Ryan
Ryan Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and issues around identity and relationships. He also supports clients dealing with grief, trauma, addiction, eating and intimacy-related difficulties. Ryan aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can say what matters to them and begin making changes.
He has 13 years of experience and has worked extensively with people from the LGBTQ community. Early in his career he focused on anger management, and he now spends a lot of time helping parents and people in family roles navigate difficult moments. Ryan describes himself as open-minded and kind-hearted, and he welcomes a wide range of life views including religious and non-religious perspectives.
Ryan adapts his approach to each person's goals. He often uses solution-focused techniques to help clients identify clear goals and move toward them efficiently. He also draws on cognitive-behavioral methods to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that get in the way of progress.
In sessions he works collaboratively to set priorities and practice skills that fit everyday life. He can discuss relationship patterns, communication problems, commitment and codependency concerns, and parenting stress. For people with trauma, grief, or addiction histories he aims to balance practical steps with careful pacing.
Ryan practices in Texas and provides counseling in English. Prospective clients who want to begin can follow the site process to match with him and schedule a session.
How his approaches can work in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and shape sessions around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and homework to create change in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings are intense.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Ryan will talk with each person about goals, lifestyle, and what feels doable. Together they try methods and adjust them so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single style.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow focused check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use shorter or more frequent touchpoints while practicing skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can help adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to whatever session rhythm is chosen so the work connects to real life.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ryan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and intimacy-related issues, and relationship or family challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Ryan uses a client-centered approach and often applies solution-focused work to set clear goals. He also uses cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused techniques to address patterns that block progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of practice working with a range of mental health concerns and life stages.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.