Ryan Suhr, LMHC, LIMHP
Goal-focused counselor who listens and reframes stories
Details
| Name | Ryan Suhr |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LIMHP |
| Based in | Nebraska |
| Licensed in | Nebraska, Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Ryan
Ryan Suhr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) based in Nebraska. He has about 10 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life changes. Ryan frames counseling as a place to pursue goals, not just treat problems.
He helps people name what matters to them and then breaks those goals into steps. Sessions are conversational. Ryan listens for stories people tell about themselves and looks for places those stories can shift.
Background and approach
He uses clear language so parents and busy adults can follow along. Ryan draws on background in philosophy, psychology, religion, and linguistics to understand how meaning is built. He often uses Narrative approaches to help people reframe difficult events.
He also brings in Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas when relationships and emotional safety are central concerns. Common topics he addresses include anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with career changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and complex family dynamics like adoption or blended family stress.
Sessions can include practical problem-solving, talking through difficult memories, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. Ryan aims to make therapy usable and relevant for daily life. He works with people who want clearer direction and more manageable routines.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Ryan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ryan among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ryan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ryan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Attachment Approaches for Online Work
Ryan often uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about their lives and then try new ways of telling them. This approach can help with grief, trauma, identity questions, and shifts in relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when patterns in close relationships are causing pain; it focuses on how early bonds shape current reactions and connection. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the work, offering a steady, respectful space to process feelings and decide on next steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful. Together they will try things and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.
Online sessions accommodate different rhythms and practical needs. Video calls let people read facial cues and do deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping momentum between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, and family obligations while still using Narrative and Attachment ideas in everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Ryan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Other areas include parenting, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, career changes, and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. He listens for the stories people tell and looks for practical steps to change them.
What is his background and experience?
Ryan has about 10 years of experience and undergraduate and graduate study in philosophy, psychology, religion, and linguistics. He has worked with many people on personal and vocational goals.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska. The credential list shows WA LMHC and NE LIMHP as the provided licence details.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Ryan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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