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Ryan Suhr

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Ryan Suhr, LMHC, LIMHP

Nebraska

Licensed counselor - anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC, LIMHP
  • LicenseLIMHP, Nebraska / 357; LMHP, Nebraska / 3282; LMHC, Washington / LH61549149
  • NPI1699837617
  • Experience10 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNebraska

About

  • Attachment focus
  • Client-centered work
  • CBT techniques

About Ryan

Ryan Suhr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) based in Nebraska with ten years of experience. He offers therapy for adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, and other life challenges. Ryan frames counseling as goal-focused work rather than only problem-focused care.

He uses training in philosophy, psychology, religion, and linguistics to help people find clearer meaning and direction. Sessions tend to center on identifying personal and relational goals and practical steps toward them. Conversations are grounded and direct, with attention to how beliefs and patterns shape everyday choices.

Ryan draws from attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections influence current reactions. He also uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools appear when useful to shift thinking and behavior patterns that maintain anger, anxiety, or low mood.

He has experience across many concerns including intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career questions, trauma and abuse, adoption and foster care topics, and issues related to sexual diversity and kink culture. He also supports people dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, and co-occurring challenges.

People who want straightforward, goal-oriented work and clear practical steps often find his style fits. Those curious about how values and meaning affect their anger or stress may find his background especially relevant. To confirm session options before booking, readers should follow the scheduling steps provided on the site.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and relationships. Online sessions can use conversations to notice patterns in connection, emotional response, and trust, which helps when someone wants to reduce reactive anger or improve closeness. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities. In remote sessions this means the therapist follows what matters most to the client and adjusts pace, focus, and goals based on ongoing feedback. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. That approach is practical online as well - people can try new ways of responding between sessions and report back for troubleshooting. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust the plan over time based on what helps most. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, or allow quieter check-ins during a work break. Others like being on camera for face-to-face interaction or prefer shorter audio sessions when bandwidth or background noise is a concern.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Nebraska, Washington

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, and related areas listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses goal-focused, practical conversations with a mix of attachment-based thinking, client-centered listening, and CBT tools when appropriate.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working with adults on personal, relational, vocational, and spiritual goals.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and is licensed in Nebraska as documented in his profile.

Can I work with him if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

He accepts international clients, but confirm current session options before scheduling.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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