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Ryan Godley

Ryan Godley

LPC

Texas

Practical support for stress and recovery

Profile summary

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas · 96230
NPI
1699686576
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Work and wellbeing
  • Anxiety and mood
  • Addiction support

About Ryan

Ryan Godley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and helping people navigate life changes. He communicates directly and respectfully, and emphasizes a compassionate, person-centered way of working.

Ryan adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs. He listens for what matters most and helps set practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions emphasize clear goals, straightforward coping strategies, and checking progress over time.

His background includes work with mood disorders and substance-related difficulties, along with related concerns such as codependency, attachment issues, impulsivity, isolation, and guilt or shame. That experience informs how he helps people manage triggers and rebuild routines after a disruption.

Ryan aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about hard things. He supports people who want to lower anxiety, reduce reliance on substances, recover from past harm, or adjust to big life transitions. Conversations are focused, practical, and paced to each person’s comfort.

To begin, Ryan asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help

Ryan describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is goal-focused behavior work, which breaks problems into small, manageable actions to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful habits. This method is useful for stress, mood issues, and impulse-related concerns.

Another commonly used method emphasizes trauma-informed listening and gradual processing. That looks like pacing conversations, building coping skills first, and then addressing painful memories when someone feels ready. It helps people recover from abuse, reduce trauma-related distress, and regain a sense of control.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that make sense together. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or family schedules and keeping continuity if someone travels or moves. If you prefer specific formats, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list them. The focus is on finding a workable rhythm so therapy fits into everyday life and supports steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ryan commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related issues like codependency, impulsivity, and isolation.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a direct, respectful approach that focuses on practical steps and clear goals agreed on together.

What is his professional background?

He holds three years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and substance-related concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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