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Ryan Schaffer, LCSW

Connecticut LCSW focused on transformation
  • Addictions and trauma
  • Six-month transformation
  • Executive and career coaching

About Ryan Schaffer

Ryan Schaffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with seven years of professional experience. He focuses on helping clients navigate addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, and executive or professional coaching, blending clinical insight with practical guidance.

He builds an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward meaningful change. His practice follows a six-month transformation schedule and intentionally brings masculine and feminine perspectives together to support balanced growth. Ryan emphasizes the integration of body, mind, and soul as important elements of a fulfilling life and holds that truth is a liberating force.

For clients who feel an inner pull to uncover deeper meaning, he offers consistent support aimed at recognizing and owning personal strengths, helping individuals move toward clearer purpose and greater self-understanding.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ryan Schaffer have?

Ryan Schaffer has 7 years of experience.

Is Ryan Schaffer a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license is listed as CT LCSW 11605.

In which languages does Ryan Schaffer provide therapy?

Ryan Schaffer provides therapy in English.

Where is Ryan Schaffer located?

He is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Ryan Schaffer as my therapist?

You can work with Ryan Schaffer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ryan Schaffer work with international clients?

Yes, Ryan Schaffer works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ryan Schaffer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy fit your needs?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for addressing those issues.

One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That adaptability makes it easier to include therapy in a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide care in these formats, and clients may choose a different therapist at any time if they want a different fit. For many individuals, online therapy offers a practical and effective path toward working on personal goals and navigating daily challenges.

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