Ryan Sheehan, LCSW
Illinois · 6 years in practice
Ryan Sheehan is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149023568 · expires November 2027
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904017718 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1235697954 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ryan
Ryan Sheehan is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing ADHD, issues related to being LGBT, grief, addictions, and major life changes. His approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at making therapy feel manageable from the first session.
Ryan listens first and asks simple questions to understand what matters most to each person. He treats people as the experts in their own lives and builds on existing strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be tried between meetings. He uses a mix of well-known methods such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, and client-centered listening. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, handle intense feelings, and rebuild connections to what matters to them.
Ryan has six years of professional social work experience and holds the LCSW credential. He is licensed in Illinois and Virginia and practices out of Illinois. He keeps language plain and avoids jargon so people can focus on practical change.
People who choose him often want a down-to-earth style, realistic steps, and help making decisions during stressful periods. He supports work on parenting strain, career stress, attachment concerns, chronic illness effects, and intimacy-related issues in ways that aim to fit real life schedules and demands.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ryan names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Brief therapeutic approaches and online options
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and using that awareness to change unhelpful interaction patterns and deepen emotional understanding. It is often used for people who want to work through attachment, intimacy, or relationship-related struggles.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then clarify personal values to guide meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their own problem-solving and self-understanding.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how different methods might fit. Together they decide which approaches to emphasize and adjust over time based on what helps.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are good for fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions work when bandwidth or comfort on camera matters, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typed communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to try different ways of working.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and many related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is down-to-earth and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, building on strengths, and taking small practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in social work settings and with a variety of presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and Virginia and practicing from Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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