Ryan Sheehan, LCSW

Ryan Sheehan is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Virginia with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger. He also supports people facing life changes, grief, addiction issues, and LGBT related questions.

He treats clients as partners in the work. He listens for what matters most and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, like small behavior changes and new ways to respond when anger or anxiety flare.

His style draws on a few evidence-based approaches. He uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce reactivity. He teaches skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies to shift unhelpful thinking and manage intense emotions.

Ryan frames difficulties in everyday terms rather than jargon. He helps people build coping tools for work stress, relationship frustration, parenting strain, and recurring anger. He also supports those navigating identity, family-of-origin issues, or chronic health concerns.

In sessions clients can expect clear, direct conversation and skill practice. He encourages small experiments to test what works. If goals change, he adjusts the focus so therapy stays useful and relevant.

How his approaches translate to online work