Ryan O'Connell

Ryan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience offering psychotherapy in New York. He focuses on helping people who are high functioning but weighed down by stress, anxiety, grief, or questions about identity and purpose. Ryan aims to help clients move from simply managing symptoms toward feeling more integrated and authentic in their lives.

He often works with people at transition points. That can mean coping with life changes, processing loss, or rethinking career and life direction. He also supports clients dealing with ADHD-related challenges and the everyday pressures that come with caregiving, fatherhood, or demanding jobs.

In sessions Ryan helps clients reflect on their relationships and priorities. He emphasizes a direct, collaborative relationship where problems are named clearly and practical steps are developed. Clients and therapist work together on goals like reducing anxiety, addressing grief, and improving communication patterns.

Ryan brings an evidence-based approach to common concerns including stress, substance use struggles, body image, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also has experience with end-of-life and hospice-related counseling and first responder issues. Therapy aims to be practical and goal-oriented while also attending to meaning and identity.

People who connect with Ryan are looking for a transparent working relationship and clear, actionable strategies. He invites prospective clients to match through the site and schedule a session to see if the fit feels right.

Approaches and what online work looks like

Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and deeper meaning. One common approach is goal-focused work that helps people break down worries and habits into manageable steps, useful for anxiety, stress, and ADHD-related routines. Another approach centers on grief processing and identity work, giving space to examine losses and life-stage transitions while helping clients connect to values and purpose.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Ryan will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care during life changes or when relocating within the same state. Ask about the specific session formats available when you schedule so you can choose the setup that best fits your routine.