- Family of origin patterns
- Attachment and abandonment
- CBT and DBT methods
About Ryan
Ryan Glathar is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of experience helping adults address relationship and family concerns. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, stress, intimacy issues, and parenting strains. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep life stuck and finding practical ways forward.
Ryan listens for how family roles and early interactions still shape daily life. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment concerns, codependency, and communication problems that often trace back to a person’s family of origin. She also addresses issues tied to divorce, infidelity, domestic violence, and substance use when those come up in therapy.
Her approach blends client-centered work with evidence-informed techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing helps when substance use or change resistance is part of the problem.
In practical terms she aims to make sessions about clear steps and skills. People can expect talk that moves toward specific behavior changes, improved communication, and clearer boundaries. Many clients work on rebuilding trust, repairing relationships, and reducing reactive patterns that started in childhood.
Ryan describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She helps people map patterns, try new responses, and check what actually works in real life. Her work is straightforward and focused on usable tools and clearer understanding.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions. It involves reflective conversation and attention to what feels most important to the client, which can help with relationship and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions use practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when strong reactions, anger, or self-destructive patterns interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Decisions about methods come from a collaborative review of needs, preferences, and progress.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice skills in real-world settings and maintain continuity of care when schedules change.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ryan address?
She works with relationship and family concerns plus depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, anger, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style?
Ryan combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques. Sessions aim for clear steps, skill practice, and improved communication.
How much experience does she have?
Ryan has 17 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with a focus on adults dealing with relational and family-origin issues.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking; session formats are not listed here and should be checked when scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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