Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149023568
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904017718
- NPI
- 1235697954
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Ryan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and mood
- Values-based work
About Ryan
Ryan Sheehan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Virginia with six years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, and coping with life changes. He emphasizes practical help for everyday problems rather than abstract solutions.
He approaches sessions with straightforward conversation and active listening. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on small, usable strategies for handling stress, mood, and motivation.
Ryan uses methods drawn from acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavior approaches, and emotion-focused techniques. That means clients can expect exercises that address thoughts and behaviors, attention to feelings in relationships and personal goals, and practices to clarify values and take manageable steps.
He also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior ideas to keep sessions practical and present-focused. That can include coaching on communication, emotion regulation skills, and breaking problems into clear next steps. The style is direct and task-oriented while still making room for what matters most to the client.
Ryan lists a broad set of concerns he works with, including addictions, ADHD, trauma and grief, intimacy and relationship questions, parenting stress, career concerns, and chronic illness or caregiving strain. He aims to help people make concrete changes that fit their daily lives.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts. Online work using ACT often focuses on practical exercises, values clarification, and brief behavioral experiments that fit into daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions CBT typically uses simple worksheets, homework assignments, and tracking to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns over time. Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to feelings and how they show up in close connections. In virtual meetings this can mean focused conversations about how emotions affect relationships and practicing new ways to express needs. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed. Confirm the available session formats before booking. The platform notes session logistics separately, so check which options are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, offer shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people use tools like worksheets and homework between meetings.CAreas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation issues, LGBTQ concerns, and coping with life changes among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical approach that combines conversation, skill practice, and goal-focused steps. Sessions focus on strategies clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Illinois and Virginia, and he lists Illinois as his primary location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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