- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Ryder
Ryder DeFranco is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with seven years of practice based in Washington. She focuses on helping people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, grief, parenting concerns, and major life changes. Ryder aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels stuck and find practical next steps.
Ryder uses everyday language and straightforward tools in sessions. She listens closely and helps people identify patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Sessions combine compassionate support with concrete strategies you can use between meetings. Her background includes a mix of client-centered approaches and skills-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Ryder also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help with motivation, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
That mix is useful for worries tied to attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress. People turn to her for help with relationship concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and intimacy-related struggles. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, hospice and end-of-life matters, and career stress.
Ryder frames work around the goals each person brings into the room. Ryder offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Sessions are offered in English and she practices across Washington.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session once a match is made.
What Ryder works with
Everything Ryder lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ryder helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ryder lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions and practical support
Ryder often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or low mood, then practice new skills that change how they act and feel. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting-related worries.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT tools can help when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflict interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ryder will talk with each person about needs, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief conversations into busy days or to follow up between appointments. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and build skills over time.
Questions people ask about Ryder
What kinds of concerns does Ryder help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, trauma and related areas such as attachment, abandonment, and body image.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Ryder combines a warm, client-centered approach with practical, skills-based techniques so sessions feel supportive and action oriented.
What is Ryder's professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and brings that experience to work on emotional coping, communication, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
Ryder holds a LICSW and practices in Washington as noted by her WA LICSW credential.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ryder?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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