Ryan O'Connell, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 6 years in practice
Ryan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of clinical experience in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 098950 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1669288833 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Ryan
Ryan O'Connell is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of clinical experience in New York. He works with people who feel stuck at a crossroads - those carrying stress, grief, or questions about identity. He focuses on helping people find clearer direction and more authentic ways of living.
Ryan commonly supports clients through life transitions and the confusion those changes bring. He does grief work and helps people process past trauma so they can move forward.
Background and approach
Many clients want to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms while also finding purpose and integration. In sessions Ryan helps people reflect on relationships, values, and daily habits. He emphasizes practical steps alongside emotional work, so conversations lead to real change.
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to each person’s situation. He aims to build a direct, honest relationship with clients. That working relationship is described as a partnership where both people experiment, test ideas, and try out new ways of being.
Ryan looks for concrete solutions while acknowledging each person’s unique story. Ryan holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, and draws on six years of experience in the field. He meets with clients in English and practices from New York.
The focus is on helping people move through transitions, cope with stress, and find a clearer sense of purpose.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One approach focuses on emotional processing and grief work, which helps people name losses, understand their impact, and find steps toward rebuilding a meaningful routine. Another approach centers on problem-focused coping and skills practice, which teaches concrete strategies for anxiety, stress, and day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, and people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to keep momentum during transitions and to fit therapy into a varied schedule.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Ryan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues like isolation, guilt, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions combine emotional processing with concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing transitions and loss.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Ryan provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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