- Practical strategies
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Couples work
About Ryan
Ryan Plasch is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people manage relationship stress, grief, parenting challenges, anger, anxiety, depression, and issues around identity and purpose. He works with adults individually and with couples, and has a particular focus on men’s issues and fatherhood concerns. Ryan aims to be approachable and direct, using humor and practical strategies during sessions.
He favors a hands-on style that looks at thoughts and patterns that keep people stuck. Ryan helps clients notice their inner critic and the repetitive thinking he calls cognitive loops. Together they clarify values and small steps that move toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.
Ryan draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method. He mixes these methods to fit a person’s needs rather than following a single formula.
His background includes six years working with a wide range of life issues and mental health diagnoses. He has personal experience with male infertility, miscarriage, and parenting, which informs his work with couples and parents facing those challenges.
Sessions emphasize practical skills, improved emotional awareness, and clearer communication. Ryan helps people repair attachment wounds, rebuild sexual and emotional connection, and set realistic steps for change. Prospective clients from Minnesota and beyond can expect candid, solution-focused conversations.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying values and choosing actions that move a person toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It teaches skills for managing mood, breaking cognitive loops, and changing behaviors that maintain stress or relationship problems.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to strengthen emotional bonds between partners. It helps people name underlying emotions, repair attachment wounds, and rebuild closeness after loss or transition.
Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins, and make scheduling around work or caregiving easier. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques to online conversations, helping clients practice skills and try new behaviors between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ryan help with?
He supports people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma, self-esteem and career issues. Men's issues, fatherhood concerns, and midlife questions are also listed specialties.
What is his approach in therapy?
Ryan uses a practical, approachable style and blends methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential work, and the Gottman Method. He focuses on spotting thought patterns, clarifying values, and trying doable behavioral changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and parents across a wide range of issues and mental health diagnoses.
What credentials and region are listed?
Ryan holds the LPCC credential, listed as MN LPCC, and his practice is based in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can international clients reach out?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.