- Stress and mood
- Social anxiety
- Communication work
About Ryna
Ryna Hawkins is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those facing social anxiety and phobia and issues that often come with it, such as isolation or difficulty speaking up.
Ryna focuses on practical conversations in session. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practices small changes that can feel doable between meetings. Sessions can include talking through communication problems, building self-love, and addressing guilt or shame in everyday terms.
She respects clients' beliefs and sometimes brings faith into sessions when it matters to the person. Ryna aims to be straightforward and human in the room, and she centers the client’s values when planning next steps. This can be helpful for people who want therapy that fits with their personal view of life.
Over eight years she has worked with mood challenges, impulsivity, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Her approach is aimed at clear goals and steady progress, not quick fixes. People who struggle with social situations often find the focus on communication and gradual practice useful.
To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Ryna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. One common approach she applies helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that increase anxiety, then replace them with more helpful habits. This kind of work is useful for social anxiety, low mood, and stress because it breaks problems into small, actionable steps.Another approach emphasizes communication skills and role practice. Sessions may include rehearsing conversations, trying different ways to express needs, and reflecting on what worked. That practice supports people who feel watched or stuck in social settings and want concrete strategies for speaking up.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Ryna will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, values, and preferences. She adjusts the pace and exercises so people can try them between sessions and report back on what helps.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, fewer travel demands, or an option that avoids being on camera when that feels hard. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to whatever session format is arranged.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, life changes, and related topics such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversations, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practicing manageable changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people with mood challenges and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.