Ryan Sheehan

Ryan Sheehan is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, and grief. He also supports people facing relationship and family concerns, intimacy and parenting challenges, career stress, and trauma and abuse.

Ryan approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story best. He uses a down-to-earth style that focuses on strengths and practical steps. Sessions aim to build skills, increase motivation, and offer steady support through change.

His work draws on several evidence-based approaches, including Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets him tailor sessions to what a person needs right now, whether that means learning coping skills, addressing painful memories, or building healthier patterns.

Clients can expect clear, simple language in sessions and concrete tools to try between meetings. Ryan emphasizes small, doable changes that fit into everyday life. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client sets goals and he offers guidance and feedback.

Ryan holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois and Virginia. He works in English and focuses on helping people move toward a more satisfying and manageable life.

How Ryan applies approaches online

Ryan commonly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in ways that translate to remote sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing and processing trauma-related memories and reactions so people can reduce their hold on daily life. ACT helps people identify what matters to them and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's perspective and priorities, creating a space where goals are set together. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies and then try methods that seem to fit best.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Many people find online meetings useful because they can fit a session into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose an encounter that does not require being on camera. The focus remains on practical skill-building, processing difficult experiences, and tracking progress between sessions rather than on any specific technology choice.