LPC, 3 years of experience
Hi there! My name is Ryan Ellison, I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia and I have 3 years of work in the field of mental health. I have worked with clients in managing depression, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & self esteem amongst other things. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to ensure to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey!!! I love working with people who are navigating issues of trauma, anxiety, confusion, and depression!
During our first session I'd love to get to know how you are, let you know who I am, and find common ground to stand on as we begin our therapeutic journey! We can delve into challenges faced, and as a team, build strategies and guidelines as steps to eventually resolve specified issues!
Having worked with those dealing with Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma for the past years, and overcoming my own experiences, I've developed not only ways to assist other in anxiety/depression managment, but also am able to genuinely connect with my clients on a deeper level that promotes holistic wellbeing. I use quantitative and qualitative approaches to measure progression towards goals!
Life and its issues can be confusing and overwhelming at times, I am aware. ' I know ' however, that helping people find their own inner strength is the key to sailing and soaring past life's complications, and resolving life's issues! I get so much joy in helping others find peace they long for, regardless of life's dilemmas!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a behavioral therapeutic approach that is used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, addictions and various other mental health complications. I have been trained at the masters educational level in the use of this psycho-therapeutic modality. I have years of experienced working with this approach to treatment and typically see lasting results. I enjoye watching clients expand their thoughts and perspectives with this approach.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 16, 2025
My first conversation with him was pleasant and easy; I didn't have to force myself to open up, it just flowed. I appreciated that he assigned homework to help me work towards my alternate goal of improving my mental health, physical wellbeing, and emotional wellbeing.
May 5, 2025
Ryan is an amazing therapist who has really kept me grounded and pushing towards my goals. He always keeps me accountable and is there to reassure me when things get tough. I can honestly say that working with Ryan has impacted my life in an overwhelmingly positive way!
March 20, 2025
Ryan was wonderful! I was very anxious about seeing a new therapist, but he made me feel at ease. I am excited to keep going to him.