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Ryan Laverdiere, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ryan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ryan. View 23 reviews
Great news, Ryan is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Colorado

Recent reviews

Fantastic therapist! He listens and remembers details, very compassionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommended

Reviewed November 2024

Ryan listens carefully and is able to respond to my Concerns.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Ryan

  • 13 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience. I have worked at a Community Mental Health Center and have worked with a wide range of clients with various concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, and trauma. I am strengths focused and client centered. I have a solution focused approach and often incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into my practice. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I want your experience to be focused on your specific needs and will tailor treatment to you as an individual.

It takes courage and strength to work on yourself in order to achieve a happier and more fulfilling life. I want to help you build on this courage and strength and be able to identify ways you can use your individual skills in all aspects of your life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Trauma and abuse

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ryan Laverdiere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023308913.

  • LCSW · Colorado · 09923740 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ryan Laverdiere

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

23 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Recommend Understand Helpful Listens Thank you Fantastic Knowledgeable Understanding

Fantastic therapist! He listens and remembers details, very compassionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommended

Reviewed November 2024

Ryan listens carefully and is able to respond to my Concerns.

Reviewed August 2024

Ryan was able to quickly help me with my struggles. He saw what I needed and provided me with tools to overcome my challenges. In less than 2 weeks I was on top of and dealing with my problems. Feel amazing! Feel like I understand myself better. As they say, 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed May 2024

Ryan is one of the easiest therapists I've ever spoken with… during our therapy sessions he lets our conversations flow but then interjects to point out areas of concern or things that I can grow from I highly recommend him

Reviewed March 2024

My sessions with Ryan have been very helpful. He seems to understand my concerns and a way I can move forward.

Reviewed February 2024

Ryan does a great job listening to what I have to say and is always very thoughtful in his responses. I have never felt like he has been anything less than professional and supportive.

Reviewed January 2024

Ryan has helped me work towards viewing my emotions in a more compassionate manner. He's kind, patient, and always makes me feel heard. I'm so grateful for the skills Ryan has taught me, I think about his advice each day and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking to understand themselves and the human brain better.

Reviewed November 2023

Been meeting with him for about a year and some change, now. He's fantastic, knows what he's talking about, how to help me organize myself, gives me helpful work to do (that I have requested), and doesn't make me feel like I am in an echo chamber. He has important points of view/opposite points of view type of methods to keep me from emotionally lighting myself up. He asks important questions, but also knows when to just let me run myself and my mouth out for a little bit. Very thankful for his expertise and understanding of the human condition. Thank you, Ryan, for helping, teaching, and guiding me.

Reviewed July 2023

As someone who’s been working as a first responder, to military and just overall a busy life, I’ve experienced a lot of different difficulties that have impacted my mental health in very bad ways. Ryan has helped me. In just 5 sessions so far, he and I, together, have found some deep rooted issues that have surfaced and he has helped me find ways to cope and control these issues appropriately. Ryan listens more than he speaks, however when he does speak, it’s as if he has been able to appropriately determine what exactly needs to be said with professionalism and expert care. Ryan is, by far, a man who takes his client’s needs and crafts a perfect approach to handling them.

Reviewed July 2023

Ryans awesome

Reviewed June 2023

Ryan is a great therapist, would highly recommend

Reviewed April 2023

Ryan is a great dude. Helped me through some tough times.

Reviewed April 2023

I’ve done a lot of therapy and Ryan is my favorite. He is educated, concise and kind. I can tell that he is paying attention and is taking notes. His observations are always helpful. Highly recommend.

Reviewed February 2023

He’s very accommodating and he displaces well knowledge & understanding in the materials he gives to work on.

Reviewed February 2023

Ryan is a true gem! I can't believe I was so fortunate to find him. Thank you.

Reviewed February 2023

Ryan is very knowledgeable and has helped me a ton!

Reviewed August 2022

Ryan is empathetic and genuine. Makes me feels listened to and supported, and offers good advice as well as good questions that make me think

Reviewed February 2022

Ryan patiently answered all my questions and gave me the feeling of being understood and cared for. We worked through many strategies and he put me back on where my focus needs to go. I feel empowered and I recognized change through these weeks we've met.

Reviewed January 2022

Easy to talk to. Willing to set a pace with you and work with you on a timeline that works for you. Lighthearted demeanour and very kind. It was great working with Ryan!

Reviewed December 2021

Ryan was extremely helpful! He helped me understand my thoughts and feelings and gave me methods to counter my unconscious negative thoughts. He was very patient with me, especially when he spotted what my issues are when I didn’t recognize them myself. Thank you so much, Ryan!

Reviewed November 2021

He was very calm and we worked together to help me and what solutions would work for me!

Reviewed November 2021

He is very comforting and reassuring that there are ways to get through the toughest things. He doesn't push subjects I'm not ready for and gives me methods to work on between sessions. I was hesitant at first because I wasn't sure a male therapist would understand some of my issues, but I feel very comfortable with him and glad I gave it a shot. I like that he treats me like a human being rather than a head case.

Reviewed August 2021

Ryan has a lot of compassion and wisdom and is a great communicator.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ryan Laverdiere offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ryan Laverdiere works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ryan Laverdiere speak?

Ryan Laverdiere speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ryan Laverdiere have?

Ryan Laverdiere has 13 years of experience.

Where is Ryan Laverdiere licensed to practice?

Ryan Laverdiere is licensed to practice in Colorado.

Does Ryan Laverdiere accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Ryan Laverdiere accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ryan Laverdiere offer?

Ryan Laverdiere offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ryan Laverdiere?

Ryan Laverdiere can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ryan Laverdiere?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.