LCSW
Ryan O'Connell, LCSW
- Experience6 years
- LocationNew York
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Ryan
Ryan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings six years of clinical experience to clients facing major life crossroads.
Background and approach
He works with people who are high functioning yet weighed down by stress, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty about career or identity, including those who list ADHD among their concerns. His practice emphasizes helping clients move beyond symptom relief toward clearer purpose, stronger self-integration, and a more authentic sense of self.
Ryan focuses on grief work, identity reformation, and processing past trauma while also addressing practical challenges like career transitions and coping with life changes. He aims to build a collaborative and transparent relationship in which clients reflect on relationships, goals, and the obstacles that keep them from living the life they want.
Sessions are oriented toward concrete solutions and personal growth, with attention to each person’s unique history and aims. In sessions he supports exploration of emotions, decision-making, and meaning-making so clients can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms while developing tools for ongoing resilience.
Prospective clients who value a respectful, skillful clinician and who are ready to engage in active, solution-focused work are invited to begin the matching process and schedule according to availability.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Ryan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process loss and rebuild identity. One approach focuses on grief-focused work, helping clients explore the meaning of loss and develop ways to integrate that experience into everyday life while reducing overwhelming emotion. Another common strand centers on trauma-informed processing, which helps clients understand how past events shape current patterns and build practical coping skills to manage anxiety and reactivity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ryan works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. He aims to create a transparent working relationship so clients feel involved in decisions about treatment strategies.
Online therapy with Ryan is offered through several formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing clients to choose what works best for their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions during busy periods, manage sudden stressors between meetings, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without a commute.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English