Therapist profile
Ryan Godley, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
Continue with RyanWhere Ryan stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 96230
- NPI
- 1699686576
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- Anxiety support
- Addiction coping
- Codependency issues
About Ryan
Ryan Godley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, abuse, and the stress of big life changes.
Ryan focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to what is happening now and looks for small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions move at a steady pace and aim to make problems more manageable instead of overwhelming.
Clients often bring issues like trouble with boundaries, codependency, substance use, guilt, or trouble coping after traumatic events. Ryan helps people talk through these problems and identify what is most pressing. He pays attention to patterns such as impulsivity, isolation, and attachment concerns that keep people stuck.
He approaches work with respect and sensitivity. Ryan adapts the conversation and the plan to the individual in front of him rather than sticking to a script. That includes realistic steps people can try between sessions and checking what actually helped at the next visit.
For people who find beginning therapy hard, Ryan keeps the first sessions simple and practical. He asks about immediate stressors, current coping, and what the person most wants to change. From there he and the client set short-term goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to focus on specific problems and build new skills. One common approach is practical problem-solving and skills practice, which breaks down worries or addictive urges into steps and rehearses new responses. This helps when anxiety, impulsivity, or cravings interrupt daily life.A second approach is trauma-focused work that carefully addresses upsetting memories and reactions. This type of work aims to reduce the ways past events continue to shape mood, trust, and behavior. It is paced to the person's comfort and readiness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is actually helping.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain steady progress while adapting session length and focus to what works day to day.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional concerns include codependency, attachment issues, and isolation.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses direct conversation and practical steps to make daily life more manageable. Sessions focus on current problems and small changes to try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has three years of professional work experience as an LPC. That experience has included work with trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are set by location.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.