LCSW
Ryan O'Connell, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Ryan is a LCSW therapist in New York.
- 6+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Grief
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About Ryan
He helps clients reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety while honoring that each person has unique goals and needs. His practice emphasizes grief work, identity reformation, and processing past trauma, guiding people through transitions between life stages and the challenges those shifts pose. Sessions create space to examine relationships, values, and obstacles that interfere with living a more meaningful life.
Ryan values a therapeutic relationship that is dynamic and transparent, believing that collaboration and clear communication make therapy more effective. He invites motivated clients who want concrete, actionable strategies to address their struggles to reach out and explore whether they are a good fit for his approach.
Practical Approaches for Remote Therapeutic Work
Ryan applies evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's needs. He offers grief-focused work that helps people process loss and find ways to integrate grief into their life story while maintaining daily functioning. He also works with trauma processing approaches that support examining and making sense of past painful events, helping reduce their ongoing impact on mood and relationships. Additionally he uses skills-based, evidence-informed interventions to address stress, anxiety, and ADHD-related challenges by teaching practical strategies for emotion regulation, focus, and problem solving.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ryan partners with clients to review their goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds. Together they decide which methods best fit the client's situation and pace.
Online therapy with Ryan includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These options make it possible to engage in consistent work without travel, support scheduling around busy lives, and allow clients to use the communication mode that feels most comfortable for them. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these methods to support steady progress from wherever the client is located.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Ryan O'Connell have?
Ryan O'Connell has 6 years of experience.
Is Ryan O'Connell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ryan O'Connell holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. His license is NY LCSW 098950.
In which languages does Ryan O'Connell provide therapy?
Ryan O'Connell provides therapy in English.
Where is Ryan O'Connell located?
Ryan O'Connell is located in New York.
How can I work with Ryan O'Connell as my therapist?
You can work with Ryan O'Connell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ryan O'Connell work with international clients?
Ryan O'Connell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ryan O'Connell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English