Ryder DeFranco

Ryder DeFranco Verified Provider

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (509) 859-6820

Medical Insurance Accepted
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About Me

WELCOME
I hope this is the start of a journey to more self discovery, healing, and increased happiness.

If you are reading this, it means you are seeking information about talking to a professional and I think that is a wonderful first start. Life is challenging, often overwhelming, but know that you are not alone as you search for comfort from suffering, anxiety, or indecision.

My goal is to create a space where we can work together to find answers and support. My professional aim is to help you thrive in an area that addresses your needs with compassionate guidance and practical solutions. Of course, friends and family may offer invaluable support, but they may not be equipped to help you effectively navigate life’s complexities.

Everyone needs a close listening ear and help navigating pathways that can lessen worries and provide clarity on how to move forward. As a team, we will promote self discovery and work through blockages.

I want you to know that there is no shame in the need to talk to a therapist. Alongside Life’s beauty and joy, there can also exist sorrow and self-doubt. It is important to have someone who understands the emotional weight of hardship and can offer tools to get through whatever obstacles.

It is never too late to make positive changes and start the healing process towards reconstructing the next chapter of your life. Regardless of age or stage in life, there is always room for growth, perspective, and the development of healthy coping skills. While sometimes life seems hopeless and we feel inadequate, our past does not have to predict our future.

As a compassionate and seasoned therapist, I guarantee that we can make progress- step by step, if you are willing to do the work.

Choosing DeFranco Counseling means entering into a non-judgmental, supportive environment where self-exploration and evolution are encouraged. Together, we can work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $150
  • Couples Session: $200

Insurance Options

  • Cigna
  • Curative

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Children (0 – 10), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Couples, Families, Individuals

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Hospice & End of Life
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Money & Financial Issues
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

119 W 5Th Ave Ste 203
Ellensburg, Washington 98926

Secondary Location

119 W 5Th Ave Ste 203
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
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