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!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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!
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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 (CBT)
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.
9 ratings with written reviews
January 12, 2026
it only lets me pick two, but I also appreciate the direct nature of Ryan as well. I look forward to the conversations that I’ll get to have with him.
December 6, 2025
I appreciate all the progress I’ve made with Ryan. He has been on of the most important parts of my healing and growth and I would greatly recommend him. Without my weekly sessions I think I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish a fraction of what I’ve done in therapy
November 3, 2025
I have enjoyed my sessions with Ryan so much! Every session I learn more about myself and get provided powerful suggestions to improve my mental well-being.