Ryan Smith , LPC

Ryan Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who works with people across a range of mental health concerns and ages. He has developed a specialty in serving the LGBTQ population, supporting individuals through identity exploration, relationship counseling, and coping with experiences of oppression.

Early in his career he focused on anger management and has since built extensive experience working with families and guiding parents through a variety of challenges. He adapts his counseling approach to fit each client's needs and often uses a solution-focused orientation to clarify goals and move efficiently toward them. He frequently applies cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify obstacles to progress and to encourage more constructive patterns of thinking.

Known for a warm and open-minded approach, Ryan welcomes clients from all walks of life. He can integrate religion-based counseling when that is important to a client and is equally comfortable working with people who are anti-religious. He is committed to supporting clients as they pursue their goals and works alongside them through the next steps of change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ryan Smith

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is often helpful for people seeking support with identity, relationships, and self-exploration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges that benefit from actionable strategies and problem solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing reactive behaviors. It blends acceptance and change strategies and can be useful for emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Ryan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques over time so the therapy remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care across locations, and varied ways to communicate so clients can choose the style that works best for them and their circumstances.