Works with
How Ryan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ryan
Ryan Sheehan is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. He also supports clients dealing with self-esteem, motivation, LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, and major life changes. He presents a calm, direct presence and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Ryan believes people know their own story and brings tools to help them use their strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and real-life skills. He listens closely, asks focused questions, and helps clients set small, doable goals to reduce overwhelm. His approach blends different methods to fit each person’s needs.
He uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and move toward meaningful change. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Emotion-focused and dialectical tools support stronger emotion regulation and connection to what matters.
Ryan works with concerns ranging from relationship strain and intimacy issues to caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and recovery from trauma. He also addresses niche topics such as BDSM and kink, attachment challenges, and issues tied to HIV/AIDS. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients guide the pace.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. He holds licenses to practice social work in Illinois and Virginia as an LCSW and draws on that clinical background while keeping sessions straightforward and practical.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ryan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ryan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- 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.
How therapeutic approaches work online with this clinician
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear about what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when hard emotions show up. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress where doing valued things can feel difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and low mood to build practical skills that change day-to-day life.Choosing an approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try techniques, see what fits, and adjust the plan so the work feels achievable and relevant to the client’s life.
Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and mirror face-to-face sessions. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and journaling-style reflections easier to fit into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while matching the format to what feels most practical.
Questions people ask about Ryan
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem problems, plus relationship and intimacy concerns. He also works with issues like ADHD, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens closely, helps set small goals, and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes work with trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and LGBTQ-related concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licenses in Illinois and Virginia, and is based in Illinois.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.