- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
About Ryan
Ryan Godley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He offers help for a range of related concerns listed in his practice areas, including problems like isolation, guilt, impulsivity, and substance use.
In sessions he focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to what is happening now and what a person hopes to change. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going.
Ryan pays attention to how relationships and past experiences affect current life. He will talk through coping strategies for cravings, panic, low mood, or overwhelming stress. He helps people consider small, doable changes that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
He acknowledges that starting therapy can be difficult. He works with each person to set clear, realistic goals and to check progress along the way. Sessions look at both immediate coping and longer-term shifts in thinking and behavior.
Ryan conducts sessions in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Ryan Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Many of the therapeutic tools Ryan mentions fall into evidence-based approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage low mood. These techniques are often used for panic, social anxiety, obsessive thinking, and mood problems.Behavioral strategies involve small action steps that reduce avoidance and build confidence. For someone struggling with avoidance, this can mean gradually facing feared situations in planned steps and tracking progress. For addiction or impulsivity, behavioral work focuses on identifying triggers and creating routines that reduce risky responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose strategies based on current symptoms, goals, and preferences. That means checking in regularly and adjusting techniques if something isn’t working well.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and bring therapy into daily life without promising a particular service or outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as isolation, guilt, impulsivity, and substance issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and plain conversation to address thinking and behavior patterns, focusing on practical coping skills and measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counseling experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.