- Guilt and shame
- Life transitions
- Career questions
About Ryan
Ryan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of experience. He works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, life changes, and ADHD. He also focuses on issues such as guilt and shame, caregiver stress, body image, and loneliness.
Ryan often sees people who are high functioning but feeling stuck. They may be at a crossroads, rethinking identity, or processing losses. He describes clients as wanting more than symptom relief - they want clearer purpose and a more coherent sense of self.
In sessions he combines practical problem-solving with reflective conversation. Clients map out current struggles, then try small, concrete changes between meetings. He pays attention to how relationships, past hurts, and everyday routines keep problems going, and he looks for steps that reduce overwhelm.
Ryan emphasizes an open, transparent working relationship. He aims to help people reduce anxiety or depression symptoms while also addressing broader life goals. Sessions are collaborative and focused on tangible progress rather than vague promises.
People considering his work should expect straightforward goals, regular check-ins on progress, and tasks that connect therapy to daily life. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and deeper reflection. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then test small experiments to shift them. This can reduce anxiety and make daily tasks feel more manageable. Another approach works with grief and identity questions by organizing memories and values into clearer priorities, helping people decide which relationships and activities to keep or change.Finding the right method is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and agreeing on concrete steps to try between sessions.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let someone work with a licensed professional from where they live, while the therapist and client decide together how to structure sessions for the best practical fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related matters like guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He combines reflective conversation with practical steps to reduce overwhelm and shift unhelpful patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.