Ryan Glathar

Ryan Glathar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people untangle relationship stress, parenting strain, addiction concerns, grief, and the emotional fallout from separation and major life changes. Ryan aims to build a working relationship grounded in trust and respect so clients can begin to make changes that matter to them.

Her style is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying what gets in the way and trying concrete ways to change those patterns. She draws from several approaches rather than relying on a single method, and adjusts methods to fit each person’s needs.

Ryan has worked across a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, intimacy struggles, codependency, and family of origin problems. She also supports people dealing with forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

In therapy she may use skills-building, behavior-focused strategies, and conversations that explore patterns from the past. The aim is to help people develop clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more effective coping skills for stressful situations.

If someone is ready to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The process is described as collaborative and paced to each person’s goals.

How Ryan Uses Different Approaches in Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where the client’s goals guide the work. It helps when someone needs a therapist who follows their lead and supports self-directed change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful for people who need hands-on tools for distress tolerance and better emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches and adjusts them as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. The platform and format should be checked so it fits with your routine. Many people appreciate that online therapy can fit into a busy day, cut travel time, or make it easier to have shorter check-ins during a work break. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to make sure the session structure matches what you need.