About Ryan
Ryan Sommers is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. He brings 11 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, relational style to sessions. Ryan focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions.
He has worked in community mental health and university counseling services. Those settings gave him experience counseling people about ADHD, parenting strains, career stress, anger, self-esteem, eating concerns, trauma and abuse.
How Ryan works
That variety shaped a flexible approach to different needs. Ryan aims to meet people where they are and work alongside them. He helps clients identify the next steps they want to take and supports them while they try those steps.
Sessions are interactive and relational, with a focus on practical steps rather than jargon. His style draws from several evidence-based techniques and is adapted to each person’s situation. He listens first, then offers tools and feedback that fit the client’s goals.
Progress is paced to what the client is ready to try. People who choose Ryan can expect plain talk, clear goals, and a partner for change. He recognizes the courage it takes to reach out and approaches each session with respect and patience.
What Ryan works with
The areas below are the ones Ryan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Ryan draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach he uses centers on building coping skills and routines to reduce anxiety and manage stress. That work involves identifying triggers, practicing grounding or behavioral strategies, and experimenting with new habits to see what helps.Another approach focuses on grief, loss, and life transitions by helping people name what they are feeling and find manageable ways to move forward. This often includes short exercises, problem-focused plans, and regular check-ins to track what is or isn’t working for the client.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each client, tailor techniques to personal goals, and adjust plans as progress is made. Clients help set the pace and choose which techniques feel most useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat let clients touch base between longer sessions or use therapy when a quieter moment is available.
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