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Ryan Healy

Ryan Healy, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Substance use support

About Ryan

Ryan Healy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of experience in the mental health field. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, grief, and challenges related to LGBTQ+ identity. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.

He earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Holy Family University in 2015. His background includes work in inpatient substance use treatment, a liver transplant department, care for chronically ill people, and residential treatment settings for children. That variety has shaped a direct, practical approach to therapy.

Sessions focus on concrete steps people can use day to day. He helps clients name patterns, try new behaviors, and practice skills between sessions. He also addresses issues like impulsivity, guilt and shame, abandonment, and isolation that often sit under anger and substance use.

When working with relationship or parenting concerns he talks through communication patterns and realistic changes people can make at home. For LGBTQ+ concerns and questions about sexuality, he listens for stresses that affect mood and relationships and helps clients plan next steps.

Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws on clinical experience in medical and residential settings. He aims for clear, achievable goals rather than vague promises. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in his work. One approach focuses on building practical skills for managing stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that help reduce reactivity. These techniques are useful for people who notice rising tension at work or at home and want tools to steady themselves.

Another common strand emphasizes addressing substance use and impulsivity by identifying triggers and creating step-by-step plans to change behavior. That work often includes problem-solving, relapse prevention planning, and setting short-term goals to replace risky patterns. These methods can also support people working through anger that links to addiction or impulsive decisions.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, current stresses, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than committing to a single method up front.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow quick check-ins between appointments, or save travel time. Ask about the exact session options offered so you can pick the arrangement that best fits your schedule and needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, grief, and related problems such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear, achievable steps people can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience in the mental health field and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Holy Family University.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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