Ryan Giles
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
LCSW Utah
- Experience
- 18 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Ryan
Ryan Giles is a licensed clinical social worker based in Utah with 18 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, career questions, and major life changes.
Background and approach
He draws on a strengths-oriented perspective that treats clients as the experts in their own lives and seeks to build resilience so people can move toward greater balance and purpose. He has worked with a wide range of populations across different settings and uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to address difficult emotions and patterns.
His approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness practices and trauma-focused methods to support symptom relief and develop healthier coping skills. Ryan emphasizes clear communication, collaborative goal setting, and the steady application of skills between sessions.
Clients can expect a respectful, goal-focused process that makes room for personal values and the realities of everyday life. He aims to help people identify strengths, untangle unhelpful habits, and create sustainable changes that align with their priorities and commitments.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Ryan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often includes practical exercises and skills practice that transfer easily to remote sessions. He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching attention and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in daily life. Narrative Therapy is used to explore personal stories and shifting perspectives, allowing clients to reframe difficult experiences and find new meaning.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve. That collaborative process helps ensure sessions remain relevant and focused on measurable steps forward.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it possible to practice skills between appointments and maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while allowing licensed professionals to offer consistent, structured support.
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Experience
18+ years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English