Ryan Plasch

Ryan Plasch is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people with anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and stress. He works with adults, couples, and parents, offering a direct and approachable style. Ryan uses warmth and occasional humor to make difficult conversations easier to start.

He focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. Ryan helps clients notice the repeating thoughts and feelings that get them stuck. He guides people to name the inner critic, make values-based choices, and rebuild connections with partners and family.

When working with couples he often addresses attachment and communication problems that emerge after big life events such as infertility, postpartum changes, or bereavement. He supports partners in closing emotional and physical distance and in rebuilding sexual chemistry when that has faded.

With individuals he emphasizes identifying life roles and goals, clarifying what matters most, and changing the small habits that reinforce negative patterns. He draws on cognitive strategies and emotion-focused techniques to shift difficult feelings and behaviors.

Ryan brings six years of clinical experience and personal perspective on male infertility, miscarriage, and parenting. His training as an LPCC informs his practical, goal-oriented approach while still holding space for the emotional work clients bring.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing the thinking and behavior patterns that maintain distress, which can help with depression, anxiety, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotions in relationships and improving connection between partners, which can help with intimacy and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy with this clinician, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets couples and partners join from different locations when needed. The therapist will discuss practical details and help design a format that suits daily life and personal needs.