LCSW
Therapist
Ryan DeCook is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Colorado and California who runs a private practice specializing in panic disorder and trauma. He writes and consults on behavioral health content for organizations that serve millions of clients and hundreds of thousands of providers.
A therapist's guide to using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire to track client progress across treatment.
By Ryan DeCook, LCSW · Reviewed by Caitlin Pugh, LCSW
Explore window of tolerance exercises for every emotional state, from grounding to activation, plus how therapists use them with clients to support regulation.
By Ryan DeCook, LCSW · Reviewed by Caitlin Pugh, LCSW
Explore evidence-based therapy interventions for self-esteem. Compare CBT, narrative, and mindfulness approaches, match them to client types, and get in-session activities.
By Ryan DeCook, LCSW · Reviewed by Jolene Clatterbuck, LPC, MNT
Learn the key differences in repression and suppression, including signs, examples, emotional effects, and healthier ways to process emotions.
By Ryan DeCook, LCSW · Reviewed by Caitlin Pugh, LCSW
Find out what emotional detachment means, when it helps, and how a therapist can guide you through it without a one-size-fits-all approach.
By Ryan DeCook, LCSW · Reviewed by Caitlin Pugh, LCSW
Learn what victim mentality is, the signs to look for, and how it can affect your thinking, relationships, and ability to move forward.
By Ryan DeCook, LCSW · Reviewed by Jolene Clatterbuck, LPC, MNT