Therapist profile
Ryan Healy, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC010326
- NPI1790286599
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management strategies
- Addiction recovery support
- Stress and anxiety tools
About Ryan
Ryan Healy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, anger, grief, and issues related to sexuality and self-esteem.
He draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage strong emotions and impulsive reactions. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, not just talk. He aims to help people reduce patterns that cause repeated conflict or regret and to build more constructive ways of coping.
Ryan's background includes work in inpatient substance use treatment, a liver transplant department, care for chronically ill patients, and residential treatment settings for children. That range means he is familiar with acute stress, addiction cycles, and long-term caregiving stress. He uses that experience to recognize common triggers and realistic barriers to change.
In sessions he listens for what makes anger and frustration start and keep coming back. He offers straightforward strategies to interrupt those patterns and to repair relationships after an outburst. He also addresses related issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and isolation so clients can make sustainable changes.
People who meet with him typically work on practical goals: calming down faster, communicating without escalating, managing cravings, or handling career and life transitions. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to outline priorities.
How sessions work
Approaches for managing anger and related issues
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can apply right away. One approach emphasizes identifying triggers and developing practical coping responses to reduce impulsive reactions; this helps with anger outbursts, irritability, and impulsivity. Another approach focuses on cravings and relapse prevention skills drawn from addiction care, teaching strategies to notice urges, delay acting on them, and replace them with safer routines.Finding the best approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to test techniques, adjust strategies based on what helps, and set realistic goals tied to daily life. The aim is to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a single fixed method.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For people balancing work, caregiving, or treatment commitments, remote sessions often make consistent practice and follow-up more realistic.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions to change reactive patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of experience and has worked in inpatient substance use treatment, a liver transplant department, care for chronically ill patients, and residential treatment for children.
Is he credentialed and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.