- Grief work
- Career transitions
- ADHD support
About Ryan
Ryan O'Connell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of practice. He works with people who are high functioning but struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, career uncertainty, ADHD, and life transitions. Ryan focuses on practical changes clients can use day to day.
He often meets clients who are at a crossroads in their lives. Many feel burdened by identity confusion or unresolved loss. Ryan helps them sort through what matters most and set realistic steps toward clearer goals.
Sessions emphasize concrete problem solving alongside personal reflection. He guides conversations about relationships, work, and the habits that keep problems repeating. Clients set short-term objectives and check progress each week.
Ryan also spends time on grief work and processing trauma when those issues are present. He supports people working through career shifts, role changes, and the practical impacts of aging or caregiver stress. He pays attention to how feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation affect daily life.
Therapy with Ryan is collaborative and direct. He aims to be transparent about methods and to develop a working plan with regular review. Prospective clients are invited to complete the initial matching steps and schedule a first session to see if the approach fits.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Ryan describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach is structured problem solving, which breaks larger issues into specific, manageable steps and works well for stress, career decisions, and daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and trauma through guided reflection and gradual exposure to difficult memories, helping people reduce the overwhelming intensity of those experiences.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and how they respond in session. That means checking progress, adjusting methods when something does not feel helpful, and setting realistic short-term aims together.
If you plan to work online, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into a busy life - they can schedule during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to keep continuity during life changes, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps and measurable progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career changes, ADHD, and related life transition issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that blends problem solving with personal reflection and weekly progress checks.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.