Ryan Sommers , LMHC

Ryan Sommers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. He brings experience from community mental health settings and university counseling services, supporting people through a range of concerns including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and relationship challenges. As an LMHC he is credentialed to provide professional mental health counseling in the state of Indiana.

Ryan approaches therapy with a relational, interactive, and eclectic style that centers the individual client. He meets people where they are, collaborates with them to identify the next steps they want to take, and supports implementation of those steps. His work emphasizes client choice and agency, ensuring that each person remains in control of their path forward.

He focuses on listening carefully, seeking to understand each person’s experience, and then helping clients gain clarity about goals and practical strategies. Ryan acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and aims to provide a welcoming, steady presence for those navigating stress, loss, relationship issues, and other life changes.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Ryan uses a relational approach that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change - this style focuses on building trust and understanding, and is helpful for people working through relationship concerns, grief, or identity shifts.

He also draws on an eclectic set of evidence-based techniques that emphasize skill-building and practical strategies. These techniques often involve learning new coping skills, problem-solving methods, and ways to manage stress and emotions, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ryan works with clients to identify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adjust methods over time so the therapy fits each person’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care during busy or changing circumstances, and let clients choose the communication style that best supports their progress with licensed professionals and therapists.