Ryan Collier , LPCC

Ryan Collier is a licensed therapist practicing in California with five years of experience supporting people through difficult emotional transitions. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which authorizes her to provide mental health counseling in the state. Her practice centers on helping clients manage depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and the challenges that come with life changes, with a focus on practical growth and emotional recovery.

Ryan brings a compassionate, affirming style that resonates with young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ clients who are seeking meaningful therapeutic support. She emphasizes exploration of self-love, life purpose, and healing from experiences such as divorce, body image struggles, and seasonal mood shifts. In addition to primary specialties, her work addresses ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, guilt and shame, intellectual disability, sexuality, and concerns common to young adults.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique journey, blending evidence-based therapeutic techniques with an upbeat, engaging attitude that aims to make therapy both effective and approachable. Ryan focuses on building resilience, clarifying goals, and fostering personal transformation, while meeting clients where they are and supporting practical steps forward.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Ryan uses collaborative, tailored interventions that combine evidence-based techniques with a client-centered focus. This approach means sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and strengths, helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions by developing practical skills and clearer perspective.

Alongside collaborative care, Ryan applies skills-oriented strategies drawn from evidence-based practice to teach coping tools, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. These methods can be especially helpful for managing stress, mood shifts, ADHD-related challenges, and navigating major changes like divorce or separation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Ryan will partner with clients to identify which techniques feel most helpful and adapt the plan over time based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, keeping the process collaborative and respectful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional without travel, and they can support ongoing progress through convenient, regular contact.