Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Ryan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ryan
Ryan Forbes is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with ten years of counseling experience. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood struggles, and anger. He presents himself as a supportive guide and aims to help clients take practical steps toward feeling better.
Forbes uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. He prioritizes listening first and then helps clients build skills they can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on small, manageable changes that add up over time. He draws on several approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. These tools are used to address issues such as relationship strain, impulsivity, grief, and coping with life changes.
Forbes adapts his approach to each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. People who have struggled with mood disorders, ADHD, or challenges tied to identity and intimacy often come away with clearer plans for next steps. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, abandonment concerns, or problems with communication and control.
Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and practical coping skills. Forbes practices in Utah and conducts sessions in English. He encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers steady, experienced support while they work toward their goals.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ryan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
Approaches Ryan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and Access: Therapy that Fits Your Life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping a person feel understood. The therapist follows the client’s lead, asking questions and reflecting back what matters most so the person can name goals and move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice different ways of responding. It’s useful for anxiety, anger, low mood, and problems with motivation because it emphasizes concrete skills and action steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds tools for managing strong emotions and improving impulse control. It teaches skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and handling difficult interpersonal moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust over time. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide the choices about techniques and pacing.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face time from home or work, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, carrying on therapy between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help make it simpler to practice skills consistently and to stay connected with a therapist despite a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Ryan
What issues does this therapist help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting struggles, and ADHD among others.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to match each person’s needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 10 years of counseling experience and brings broader professional experience to his clinical work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.