Ryan Garza, LCSW

Ryan Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 17 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting and intimacy issues, anger, and compassion fatigue. Sessions emphasize practical steps that fit into daily life.

He uses a client-centered style that starts with what the person wants to change. Conversations focus on concrete goals and next steps rather than long theory. He combines clear questions, listening, and occasional humor to keep work focused and direct.

Ryan draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that feed anger and anxiety. He also uses dialectical behavior methods to teach skills for managing intense emotions. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.

In sessions he helps people identify triggers, build manageable coping skills, and try out different responses to conflict. Work often includes short practical exercises, homework between sessions, and checking progress toward goals. The plan evolves as problems change.

Ryan has experience in individual, couple, family, and group settings over his career. He encourages straightforward communication about expectations, what is working, and what needs adjusting. People who want direct guidance and skills to handle anger and stress may find this approach useful.

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