Ryan Plasch, LPCC
Therapist in Minnesota
Ryan Plasch, LPCC, helps people work through relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with anger or addiction.
- License 2422 · Minnesota Expires February 2026
- NPI 1093220188 · national registry
- Experience and languages 6+ years in practice English
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About Ryan
Ryan Plasch, LPCC, helps people work through relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with anger or addiction. He sees adults and couples who are trying to reconnect after big life changes. He aims to be approachable and direct, using humor and practical problem solving in sessions.
Ryan focuses on finding the thoughts and feelings that keep people stuck. He helps clients notice their inner critic and the repetitive thinking patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
From there he works on emotional awareness, clearer communication, and steps that match each person's values and goals. In couple work he often helps partners repair attachment wounds and rebuild physical and emotional closeness after things like fertility struggles, miscarriage, postpartum challenges, or grief. He helps partners set shared family goals and improve sexual and emotional chemistry through concrete exercises and conversations.
Ryan blends cognitive and experiential approaches in his work. He uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotionally focused work, existential ideas, and the Gottman Method to shape practical plans. Sessions tend to be collaborative and action oriented, with room for creative thinking.
He brings six years of clinical experience and carries the LPCC credential, licensed in Minnesota. He works with adult individuals, parents, and couples who want to change patterns, manage stress, or rebuild connection.
Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 2422 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1093220188 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ryan names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the approaches Ryan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How these approaches shape online therapy
Gottman Method work focuses on improving communication, reducing damaging cycles, and building rituals of connection. It often involves specific exercises partners can practice between sessions to close emotional and physical gaps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies and changes unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and increase effective coping.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend strategies from these approaches. That plan can shift over time as needs and progress change.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps reproduce face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone calls can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth needs, and chat or messaging lets people check in between meetings or use shorter check-ins during the day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, parenting, and life responsibilities.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Ryan commonly address?
He works with relationship difficulties, grief, parenting stress, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and caregiver strain.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are approachable and practical. He uses humor, straightforward feedback, and collaborative planning to help people change habits and reach goals.
What theoretical approaches inform his work?
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method ideas, and existential perspectives to guide treatment choices.
What are his qualifications and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Minnesota. He has six years of clinical experience working with adults and couples.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English for both domestic and international clients.
What session formats does he use?
Ryan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible online work.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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