- Calm steady support
- Thoughts and habits
- Practical skill building
About Ryder
Ryder DeFranco is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington. She has seven years of experience helping people find clearer ways forward when life feels overwhelming. Ryder aims to offer steady support and practical steps rather than quick fixes.
Ryder focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also helps people facing relationship and parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. Thoughts and everyday habits are an area she pays attention to during sessions to help people notice patterns that keep problems alive.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely and works with clients to identify small, doable changes. Sessions often include skill-building and problem-solving targeted to whatever is causing the most strain in daily life.
Ryder uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be used to manage strong emotions and improve focus.
People choose Ryder when they want a calm, steady partner for the work of change. She emphasizes step-by-step progress and practical tools that fit into everyday routines. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Ryder focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also helps people facing relationship and parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. Thoughts and everyday habits are an area she pays attention to during sessions to help people notice patterns that keep problems alive.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely and works with clients to identify small, doable changes. Sessions often include skill-building and problem-solving targeted to whatever is causing the most strain in daily life.
Ryder uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be used to manage strong emotions and improve focus.
People choose Ryder when they want a calm, steady partner for the work of change. She emphasizes step-by-step progress and practical tools that fit into everyday routines. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online work
Ryder commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people feel heard so they can figure out what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ryder will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and suggest methods that fit their situation. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as the client's needs evolve.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current session types before booking. Online therapy can help fit care into busy lives by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule a session during a break or between obligations. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or for using audio rather than video if that feels simpler. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like mindful breathing, thought records, and behavioral experiments to work over remote sessions in ways that focus on everyday habits and coping skills.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Ryder help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, career issues, and related areas such as body image, attachment, and communication problems.
What is the general therapy style in sessions?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, focused on listening, practical steps, and building skills to change thoughts and everyday habits that maintain problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ryder has seven years of experience working as a clinician with a range of common life challenges and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Washington LICSW and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.