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Ryan Giles, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ryan

Ryan Giles is an LCSW practicing in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, major life transitions, and career concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on a strengths-based stance that honors each person's story and capacities, working alongside clients to build resilience and practical coping skills. Ryan has supported work around abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues, control struggles, feelings of emptiness, family tensions, fatherhood challenges, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men's concerns, and midlife transitions.

In sessions he blends several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care for each client. Internal Family Systems is used to explore different inner parts and foster self-leadership, while cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques help identify patterns of thinking and develop present-moment coping strategies.

Ryan also incorporates narrative and solution-focused tools to clarify meaning, sharpen goals, and create actionable steps toward change. He meets clients where they are and emphasizes collaboration, practical progress, and the development of lasting skills.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Internal Family Systems helps people identify and relate to different internal parts, inviting curiosity toward conflicted or protective aspects of experience and supporting internal harmony and self-leadership; it can be especially useful for trauma responses and patterns of self-criticism. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve coping in day-to-day life. Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention, which can reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation during stressful situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so that the work remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across a range of therapeutic activities including guided reflection, skills practice, homework planning, and progress review, while making it simpler for clients to maintain regular appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Common areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and career-related issues, with additional attention to topics such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and midlife concerns.
How would therapy sessions typically feel in terms of approach and style?
Therapy combines a strengths-based, collaborative stance with practical techniques; sessions often blend internal exploration, skill-building exercises, and goal-focused planning to support tangible change.
What is the therapist's professional background and experience?
The clinician has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of clients across developmental stages and settings, bringing long-term practice to his therapeutic work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Utah under UT LCSW 283900-3501.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Career difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English