- Addictions and trauma
- Six month schedule
- Strengths focused
About Ryan
Ryan Schaffer is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Connecticut with seven years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with addictions, trauma or abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, and those seeking executive coaching. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings.
Ryan follows a six-month transformation schedule designed to build momentum and maintain steady progress. He frames change as a blend of practical work and personal meaning, emphasizing both action and reflection. He pays attention to how body, mind, and spirit interact in the process of healing and growth.
In sessions he invites clients to explore their internal truth and to own their strengths. He describes using a balance of masculine and feminine perspectives to help people find new ways of relating to themselves. That can include practical steps for coping with cravings or emotional flashbacks alongside exercises to clarify purpose and values.
Ryan has experience with a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, control and commitment struggles, dissociation, and eating or substance-related problems. He works with clients who want both therapy and coaching to advance personal or career goals.
People who want steady, structured work over several months may find his six-month approach helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and choose what fits their schedule and needs.
Approaches that guide online work and change
Ryan emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that pair goal-focused work with personal meaning. One strand focuses on practical coping skills for addictions and trauma, teaching ways to reduce cravings, manage triggers, and regain daily functioning. This work aims to stabilize symptoms so people can engage more fully in life.Another strand centers on exploring attachment and relational patterns, helping people recognize how early relationships shape current intimacy and codependent behaviors. Sessions often include reflective exercises and behavioral experiments to try different ways of connecting and setting boundaries.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, personal history, and preferences, and he adjusts plans as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for steady, weekly work during a six-month plan. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and for conversations that support career and life transitions without needing to rearrange a whole day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, and executive coaching, among other focus areas such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach combines structured, six-month work with reflective exploration of values and meaning, blending practical coping strategies with attention to body, mind, and spirit.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Connecticut LCSW and has seven years of professional experience working with clinical and coaching concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
He is licensed in Connecticut and practices there.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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