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Ryan Sheehan, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ryan

Ryan Sheehan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and LGBT-related issues.

Background and approach

He brings six years of professional experience to his work and emphasizes collaboration, viewing each person as the expert on their own life while helping them mobilize strengths to meet challenges. His approach blends evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered practices.

Ryan supports people navigating life transitions, intimacy or parenting struggles, anger and career challenges, and complex issues like bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, or chronic illness. He aims to help clients build clarity, practical coping skills, and a greater sense of agency.

Ryan frames the therapeutic process as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers supportive guidance tailored to each person’s goals. He meets clients where they are, helping them explore options and take actions that align with their values and priorities.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters, using mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce the struggle with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to produce practical symptom relief and better coping in daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and strengthening personal connections, which can be especially helpful for intimacy-related concerns and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and Ryan treats that as a collaborative process. He will help clients explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, combining elements from different approaches when that seems most helpful to meet specific needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular care into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, skills practice, and ongoing support without requiring in-person visits, which can be especially useful for people balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Ryan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, LGBT-related challenges, self-esteem, and many other areas listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered style that recognizes the client as the expert in their own life while integrating practical, evidence-based techniques to foster change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with individuals on a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure details IL LCSW 149023568 and VA LCSW 0904017718 and practices out of Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English; he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can work with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies by 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 a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Virginia

Languages

English