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Ryan Giles, LCSW

Utah LCSW helping clients build resilience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief and loss

About Ryan Giles

Ryan Giles is a licensed therapist based in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups, bringing a broad background in helping people navigate difficult life moments. He believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with greater emotional balance and resiliency, and he focuses on practical steps that help people move toward their goals.

Over the course of his career, Ryan has supported individuals facing faith crises, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. He draws on personal awareness of how overwhelming these challenges can feel and brings steady commitment to helping clients find ways forward.

In sessions he meets clients where they are and emphasizes understanding and clear communication. Working from a strengths perspective, Ryan values each person as the primary author of their own story and helps identify existing resources and abilities to build on. He blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed approaches to support meaningful, lasting change.

Ryan holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional credential indicating advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy. He aims to empower clients through supportive collaboration and skills that enhance coping and wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ryan Giles have?

Ryan Giles has 18 years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Is Ryan Giles a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license indicating advanced clinical training. License details: UT LCSW 283900-3501.

In which languages does Ryan Giles provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Ryan Giles located?

Ryan Giles is located in Utah.

How can I work with Ryan Giles as my therapist?

When working with Ryan, sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that he is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Ryan Giles work with international clients?

No. Ryan Giles does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ryan Giles cost?

Cost can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Ryan is not currently accepting new clients.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and respond differently to stressful situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness through simple attention and acceptance skills. This approach can reduce rumination, improve emotional regulation, and support coping with stress and grief. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way and build safety and coping strategies to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ryan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. The aim is to match practical tools to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work and family commitments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support regardless of location. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured, skills-based work in ways that fit an individual lifestyle.

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