What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Good listener , she gives appropriate relevant feedback and makes sure I’m understanding what and why I have these behaviors. She reassures me I’m making good progress and is very empathetic”
More than 1 year ago
About Dale Ryder
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Codependency
Women's Issues Therapy
Behavioral Problems
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Attachment-based
Existential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dale Ryder
I am Dale Ryder, LCSW, and I look forward to assisting you on your healing journey. I utilize a needs-based approach to guiding and managing mental health concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and related issues. When one is able to release patterns from the past and redefine needs, the body can resource itself and be fully present.
My approach involves assessing actual needs and focusing on meeting those rather than wounded needs. This includes parts work-exploring how different parts adapted and began to function from the wound. A strengths-based perspective is then applied to perceived weaknesses, allowing a new definition of self and needs to emerge.
I primarily work with trauma patients, families, and couples experiencing depression and anxiety.
My communication style is calm and present, offering clients the space to express whatever they may need. I also incorporate energy work and can provide guided imagery if desired.
My journey to mental healthcare began early, as I was always seen as a counselor-even in high school-helping friends through difficult times. My initial goal was to help at-risk youth, which led me to earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. I worked in probation with youth and adults, but soon realized that the counselor and empath in me needed a different way to assist. This realization led me to pursue a Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University.
My goals for you in therapy will center around identifying unmet needs and exploring how to meet them. You will share your intentions for therapy, and together we will create a needs list based on those goals.
In our first session, you will share your reason for seeking assistance and any other relevant information. You will be encouraged to discuss a current event that has been activating for you, and we will use a reactivity chart to map thoughts, feelings, and reactions, along with some education on the neurobiology of reaction in the body.
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Popular visit reasons
Addiction Follow Up
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Addiction Follow Up
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Arizona State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1205166972
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
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She is so wonderful!! I am getting the help I needed an answer to prayer.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Good listener , she gives appropriate relevant feedback and makes sure I’m understanding what and why I have these behaviors. She reassures me I’m making good progress and is very empathetic
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Dale Ryder work with?
Dale Ryder works with Rula Health - L.A. South.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dale Ryder?
Dale Ryder frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dale Ryder on their profile.
What languages does Dale Ryder speak?
Dale Ryder speaks English.