- Collaborative care
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware
About Ryan
Ryan Glathar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people untangle issues that get in the way of daily life, including relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and patterns like codependency. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in respect, with an emphasis on building trust between therapist and client.
She listens for what matters most and then helps people name the problems that feel stuck. Sessions often look at how past relationships shape present choices, how thoughts and behaviors keep difficulties going, and what practical steps can reduce distress. Ryan uses straightforward, evidence-informed tools so people can practice new ways of coping between meetings.
Ryan draws from several approaches, including client-centered work that follows the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas that link thoughts and behavior, and dialectical strategies for managing strong emotions. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and psychodynamic ideas to explore deeper patterns when they arise.
Her background includes long experience with family and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, and communication problems. She commonly addresses abandonment, attachment issues, infidelity, and feelings of emptiness or shame. The tone in sessions is direct, compassionate, and practical.
To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist’s availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, so sessions focus on what the individual wants to address and follow their pace. This approach helps when people need someone who listens deeply and mirrors what they’re feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation and distress tolerance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to one method from the start.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes follow-up easier, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can let someone continue steady work during life changes without requiring travel, and they make it simpler to schedule around school, work, or childcare commitments.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ryan address?
She works with relationship problems, family and parenting struggles, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, and related issues like codependency and attachment difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical strategies and conversation to help people try different ways of coping.
What is her clinical background?
Ryan has 17 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has worked with a wide range of concerns including domestic violence, communication problems, and self-esteem issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.