Where Ryan stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 148630
- NPI
- 1770065757
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Codependency concerns
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Ryan
Ryan Taylor is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on codependency and related patterns such as people-pleasing and trouble setting boundaries.
Ryan uses straightforward conversation to uncover what gets in the way of feeling steady. He listens for patterns tied to family of origin, attachment, and substance-related problems, then helps people practice different choices. Sessions blend Client-Centered listening with practical Cognitive Behavioral exercises and motivational strategies to increase follow-through.
In therapy with Ryan, people can expect clear goals and short, concrete steps between sessions. He often works on communication skills, boundary-setting, and coping tools for anxiety or low mood. He will also look at how caregiving roles or blended family dynamics contribute to stress and exhaustion.
Ryan helps clients weigh options when facing divorce, separation, or substance-related struggles in a household. He pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, and isolation, and he supports people who want to find more direction or life purpose. Work is paced to match what each person can manage in their daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Ryan asks people to bring examples of recent interactions or worries so sessions can focus on practical change quickly.
How sessions work
How Ryan’s approaches adapt to online work
Ryan draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters most and feel understood. CBT looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific exercises to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their priorities and build motivation for change when they feel stuck.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals and day-to-day realities. That means setting goals together, trying methods in session, and adjusting based on what helps most over time.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins around a break at work or to use less bandwidth when video is difficult. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking so you know what format is offered and can plan accordingly.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and boundary problems?
Yes. He works with patterns like people-pleasing and difficulty saying no, and practices concrete skills for clearer boundaries.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Client-Centered listening with practical Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and build small changes.
How much experience does he have working with these issues?
He has seven years of professional experience focusing on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.