Ryan Glathar , LMFT

Ryan Glathar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She approaches therapy with the belief that people have the capacity to build fuller, healthier lives, and she partners with clients to identify and address the obstacles that stand in the way of that goal. Building trust and respect is central to her work, and she aims to establish a collaborative relationship where clients feel understood and supported.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and intimacy-related difficulties. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and family of origin conflicts. Rather than relying on a single method, she tailors treatment to each person, drawing from evidence-based approaches and adapting interventions to fit individual needs.

Ryan combines skills from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to help clients develop insight, healthier patterns, and practical coping tools. She frames change as a process and supports clients through the ups and downs of that work, empowering them to take steps toward meaningful, sustainable progress.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Care

Ryan Glathar integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting clients where they are, helping people explore their values and build self-direction. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when needed, offering skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that are useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. These approaches are selected to match each person’s concerns and goals rather than following a rigid protocol.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. A licensed professional will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets people access support from home or while managing work and family responsibilities. This range of options helps make regular engagement more manageable and supports consistent progress over time.