(he/him)
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!
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
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.
13 ratings with written reviews
June 6, 2026
Ryan is very open-minded, he’s a great listener and ever since I started meeting with him my struggles have completely changed. He has helped me so much in such a short time. He will really make you think and see things differently and guide you every step of the way!
April 21, 2026
Today was my first session with Ryan and it felt like I’ve known him for years. He was open , welcoming and genuinely made me feel comfortable. I made the right decision choosing him as my therapist.
March 20, 2026
Ryan was upfront about how he works as a therapist and made it known that he wants to find what's best for me. He is a great listener and very personable, and I really look forward to working with him over the next few weeks and months!