- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Ryan
Ryan Gleason is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with ten years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, and life changes. He speaks English and offers sessions through several online formats.
Ryan centers conversations on the client’s own knowledge of their life. He treats the person in the room as the expert on their story and looks for existing strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit day-to-day life. In early sessions he listens to what matters most and helps set clear priorities. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to teach coping skills.
Work often includes practicing new ways of responding to stress and testing small changes between sessions. Ryan aims to make starting therapy simple. He recognizes that signing up takes courage and meets people with a calm, encouraging tone.
He supports clients in pacing the work so it feels manageable. His approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients and he review progress together and adjust the plan as needed.
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ryan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Approaches that translate to online care
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and skill-focused. One common approach teaches coping skills for managing anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes. These techniques help people lower immediate symptoms and gain tools they can use between sessions.Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way while building safety and stability first. That work focuses on reducing overwhelming reactions and creating manageable ways to face difficult memories and triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He works together with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adapting the plan when needed.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual connection for conversation and exercises, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short, flexible ways to process between sessions or when someone needs quick support. These options offer practical flexibility so therapy can happen around work, caregiving, and daily routines.
Questions people ask about Ryan
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, parenting questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and practicing steps that fit daily life.
What experience does he bring?
He has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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