- Strengths based
- Goal focused
- Practical steps
About Ryan
Ryan Gleason is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He emphasizes that clients know their own stories and brings a strengths-based attitude to sessions. He encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy and recognizes that reaching out takes courage.
With ten years of experience, Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns. He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. He also helps those coping with major life changes and family-related stress.
In sessions he listens for each person's strengths and practical resources. Conversations focus on clear, achievable steps that fit into everyday life. Ryan aims to help people build skills for managing emotions and improving relationships rather than relying on jargon or complicated explanations.
His approach is collaborative and respectful. He works with clients to set goals and choose techniques that match their needs. Over time he adjusts the plan as progress and new concerns arise.
Ryan practices in Pennsylvania and offers therapy in English. If you are considering therapy, he suggests starting with a short questionnaire and scheduling a session to see if his style is a good fit for you.
Approaches that guide online care
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and coping strategies. One common approach emphasizes identifying strengths and using them to manage stress and anxiety through concrete exercises and routine changes. This helps people reduce worry and improve daily functioning.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. This approach combines grounding skills, emotion regulation, and step-by-step processing to reduce the impact of traumatic memories on day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to understand goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve, then try techniques that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so therapy fits around work, parenting, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Ryan commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns like addictions, grief, parenting, anger, and intimacy issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Ryan uses a strengths-based, practical approach that focuses on clear steps and skill building tailored to each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of experience working in clinical settings and brings that experience to sessions with individuals seeking help.
Where is he licensed and based?
Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and he practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.