Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Ryan works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ryan
Ryan Sommers is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. He draws on 11 years of experience working in community mental health and university counseling settings. He helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger.
He uses a relational and interactive approach in sessions. That means he listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people choose clear next steps. He focuses on making plans that fit each person’s life and priorities.
Background and approach
Earlier work in community clinics and campus counseling centers gave him experience with a wide range of concerns. He brings that practical background into each meeting and adapts strategies to the person in front of him. Sessions are meant to be collaborative rather than directive.
In therapy he will help you map goals, try new ways of coping, and track what does and does not work. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at useful change rather than long explanations. He supports people handling life transitions, grief, and ongoing stress.
Ryan respects that seeking help takes courage. He aims to create a calm, conversational setting where people can talk through difficult feelings and move toward manageable steps. If you want a therapist who pairs listening with practical planning, his style may fit your needs.
What Ryan works with
Everything Ryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ryan's practice.
Evidence-based methods and online therapy options
Ryan draws on common evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different, more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach centers on building coping skills and routines to manage stress, anger, and day-to-day functioning; it uses small, repeatable steps to create lasting behavior changes. Choosing the right method is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then recommend approaches that fit. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked. Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is wanted. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a quick check-in. Live chat or text messaging can work for shorter updates or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular meetings while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.Questions people ask about Ryan
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, anger, ADHD, career worries, self-esteem, eating concerns, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He describes his approach as relational, interactive, and eclectic. Sessions focus on listening, practical problem solving, and helping people choose useful next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working in community mental health and university counseling services.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - in the state of Indiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible options for meeting.
How do fees and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.