Ryan Plasch, LPCC

Ryan Plasch, LPCC, helps people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, anxiety, addiction, and midlife change. He also works with career concerns, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges like ADHD and compassion fatigue. Ryan meets adults and couples with a practical, down-to-earth style that many find warm and approachable.

He keeps sessions straightforward and often uses humor to ease difficult topics. Ryan helps people spot the repeating thoughts and feelings that derail progress, and he teaches ways to shift those patterns. He focuses on clarifying values and setting goals that fit the life someone actually wants to live.

With six years of clinical experience as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Ryan draws from several approaches to tailor care. He pays special attention to repairing relationship connection after hard transitions such as infertility, postpartum changes, and loss. He supports parents and people navigating fatherhood issues and caregiving stress.

In couples work he addresses communication breakdowns, emotional distance, and intimacy concerns. He guides partners toward clearer conversations about needs, forgiveness, and shared values. For individuals he combines practical skills with conversations about meaning and life direction.

Clients can expect a blend of skill-building and reflective work. Ryan aims to help people make concrete changes while also attending to deeper life questions. He encourages collaboration and keeps the tone hopeful and realistic.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which can help with mood, stress, and ADHD-related struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on repairing emotional bonds and improving communication, which is often helpful for couples facing disconnection after life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will collaborate with each person or couple to pick methods that fit their needs and goals. He combines techniques when that helps and checks in with clients about what is working and what should change.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and fewer disruptions from commuting. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when you schedule to find a format that suits your routine.