- Grief work
- Career shifts
- ADHD support
About Ryan
Ryan O'Connell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, career uncertainty, ADHD, and major life changes. He often sees clients who feel stuck at a crossroads and want more clarity about what matters next.
He typically meets people who are high functioning but weighed down by identity confusion or loss. He helps them talk through grief, rethink goals, and manage anxiety symptoms so day-to-day life becomes more manageable. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding what led to the current struggle.
Ryan describes an approach built around a straightforward, collaborative relationship. He aims to help clients reflect on relationships, responsibilities, and the obstacles that block change. Together they work toward concrete strategies for coping and decision making rather than vague reassurance.
Clients commonly bring transition-related concerns such as career shifts, becoming a parent, caregiving stress, or end-of-life planning for a loved one. He also addresses issues like body image, addiction concerns, isolation, guilt, and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions start by clarifying what the client wants to work on and then move to practical tools and behavioral steps. Ryan expects an open dialogue about goals and progress so plans can be adjusted. If someone wants to explore life purpose or reconnect with a sense of meaning after change, he offers focused support to do that work.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Ryan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make decisions. One common approach he uses focuses on practical problem solving and behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and stress; this involves setting small, testable goals and tracking how those changes affect daily life. Another approach centers on grief work and identity reformation, where conversations clarify losses, unfinished business, and new roles so clients can move forward with clearer priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining practical behavioral steps with deeper work on identity or grief until the right balance is found.
Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation and exercises that translate to a remote setting to help clients apply strategies between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions. Additional areas include caregiver stress, body image, addiction, and loneliness.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a direct, collaborative relationship and focuses on practical steps alongside reflection. The aim is concrete problem solving rather than only talking about feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work on grief, identity change, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential and location information is provided?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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