Ryan Smith , LPC

Ryan Smith, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), practices in Texas and brings 13 years of clinical experience to his work with individuals, couples, and families. He has developed particular expertise supporting the LGBTQ population, offering help with identity exploration, relationship concerns, and coping with experiences of oppression. Early in his career he focused on anger management and has since expanded his practice to include extensive family and parenting work, helping caregivers navigate complex dynamics and transitions.

Ryan adapts his approach to meet each person where they are, blending solution-focused strategies with client-centered principles and cognitive-behavioral techniques. He uses goal-oriented methods to clarify what a client wants to achieve and practical interventions to address thoughts and behaviors that may block progress. That flexible style allows him to work with a broad range of presenting issues, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, eating and body-image concerns, mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy problems.

Known for a warm and open-minded manner, he welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and belief systems. He can incorporate religion-based counseling when desired and is equally comfortable working with nonreligious clients. He is accepting of new clients and international referrals, and he aims to partner with people ready to take the next steps toward change and healing.

Approaches and Online Care with Ryan Smith

Ryan uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work - this approach is helpful for people seeking support with identity exploration, relationship questions, and parenting challenges. He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, or eating-related concerns; CBT focuses on practical skills and measurable goals. In addition, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for clients managing intense emotions, crises, or ongoing relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ryan partners with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and he adjusts techniques over time so the treatment fits the individual and the situation. That flexibility helps tailor a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support without requiring in-person visits. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity of care, and access therapists from different locations while working toward meaningful progress.