Ryan O'Connell
Support for crossroads, grief, and identity growth
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About
Ryan O'Connell is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), a mental health professional trained to provide psychotherapy and support people through emotional and life challenges. He works with adults who may appear high functioning on the outside yet feel weighed down by stress, grief, anxiety, or uncertainty about identity and direction. Many people he supports are at a crossroads and want more than short-term symptom relief - they are looking for purpose, integration, and a more authentic way of living.
Ryan helps clients make sense of what feels confusing during major transitions and changing life stages. His work often focuses on grief, identity reformation, and processing past trauma, with attention to how current relationships, roles, and expectations can intensify distress. Therapy with Ryan is designed to create room for reflection on patterns that keep clients stuck, while also developing concrete, practical steps toward the life they want to build.
He believes therapy works best when the relationship is active, transparent, and collaborative. Ryan welcomes clients who want to engage in a dynamic process, clarify goals, and work steadily toward real-world solutions that support growth and empowerment.
Ryan helps clients make sense of what feels confusing during major transitions and changing life stages. His work often focuses on grief, identity reformation, and processing past trauma, with attention to how current relationships, roles, and expectations can intensify distress. Therapy with Ryan is designed to create room for reflection on patterns that keep clients stuck, while also developing concrete, practical steps toward the life they want to build.
He believes therapy works best when the relationship is active, transparent, and collaborative. Ryan welcomes clients who want to engage in a dynamic process, clarify goals, and work steadily toward real-world solutions that support growth and empowerment.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 098950
- NPI Number: 1669288833
- License: LCSW (New York)
Evidence-Based Therapy, Made Accessible Online
Ryan O'Connell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, drawing on approaches that help clients move from feeling stuck to making meaningful, workable changes. In grief work, therapy can provide structure and support for processing loss while making room for complicated emotions and the ways grief can affect identity, relationships, and daily functioning. For clients navigating life transitions or identity confusion, therapy can focus on clarifying values, exploring patterns that no longer fit, and building a more integrated sense of self that aligns with what matters most. When past trauma or painful experiences continue to shape the present, therapy can help clients safely examine the impact of those experiences and develop skills for responding differently moving forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful right now, adjusting the pace and focus as needs evolve over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay engaged in the process, especially during demanding seasons of life. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with additional options like live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility. This range of formats can support consistency, accessibility, and practical follow-through between sessions.
How much experience does Ryan O'Connell have?
Ryan O'Connell has 6 years of experience providing therapy and support.
Is Ryan O'Connell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ryan O'Connell is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LCSW. 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. This flexibility can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy during busy weeks or times of transition.
Does Ryan O'Connell work with international clients?
No. 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 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.