Ryan Healy
LPC
Calm-focused counselor for real-life change
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- Anger and impulse
- Practical coping skills
- LGBTQ+ support
About Ryan
He uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients manage feelings and behaviors. Sessions typically center on identifying patterns, learning new coping skills, and practicing small changes between meetings. He emphasizes building tools people can use when difficult moments arise.
Ryan trained at Holy Family University and completed a Master’s degree in Counseling in 2015. Over six years he has worked in inpatient substance use treatment, a liver transplant department, care for chronically ill people, and residential treatment for children. That variety shaped his ability to work with different kinds of problems and life stages.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and adapts plans to fit their goals. He helps people work through anger, impulsivity, shame, and isolation while also addressing practical issues like caregiving stress and work-life balance. The focus is on steps that are small, realistic, and measurable.
People can expect direct conversation, skill practice, and follow-up between meetings. He encourages honest feedback and adjusts the approach as progress is made. For anyone feeling stuck by intense emotions or life changes, he offers steady support and clear next steps.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Ryan uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on behavior and coping. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for managing strong emotions and impulses, teaching breathing, grounding, and brief behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity. This helps people who struggle with anger or panic to gain immediate tools they can use in the moment.Another approach focuses on problem-solving and changing daily routines that feed distress. This work breaks larger problems into small, testable steps, which can reduce overwhelm and support steady progress on issues like addiction, caregiver stress, or life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that match those aims. Adjustments are expected as progress unfolds, and feedback guides which techniques are emphasized.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes continuity possible when life requires flexibility, while keeping the focus on practical skills and regular sessions that support lasting change.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Pennsylvania)
- LPC · No. PC010326
- NPI
- 1790286599
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, and other life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. Sessions aim to identify patterns and build tools for everyday situations.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Holy Family University and has six years of experience in mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.