I provide online therapy for adults throughout Washington State, offering compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based mental health care in a secure virtual setting.
I help clients navigate challenges including:
Anxiety, depression, and chronic stress
PTSD and trauma-related concerns
Childhood experiences that continue to impact daily life
Relationship and attachment difficulties
Social anxiety and self-confidence concerns
Major life transitions and personal growth
Therapy can help you better understand yourself, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or impacted by past experiences, therapy can provide the support and tools needed to move forward.
I offer secure online counseling via HIPAA-compliant video for adults throughout Washington State. Please reach out if you feel it's a good time for therapy.
Mental Health Therapy Services


Clinical Specialties
These are some of the concerns I commonly help clients address in therapy. While this list isn't exhaustive, I have experience supporting individuals through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. If you don't see your specific concern listed, please reach out. I'd be happy to discuss your needs and determine whether my approach is a good fit for you.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Sometimes events and early stressors can leave a lasting, negative imprint. I love using EMDR with clients to neutralize traumatic experiences so they can live freer, less reactive lives. It's an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and other conditions. Learn more.


Men's Issues
Men face challenges that others may not be attuned to, such as higher suicide rates (men die by suicide at nearly 4 times the rate of women in the U.S. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2025), performance expectations, and more. I work with straight, bisexual, gay men, and men of all backgrounds. Learn more.
"Time heals everything," except that adage is often untrue. Oftentimes, when we experience trauma, we repeat those patterns, repress painful memories, experience emotional activation (rage, anxiety, etc.), and experience intrusive thoughts. Therapy may help you turn a new page and gain peace. Learn more.
Unaddressed Childhood Trauma




Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Traumatic, embarrassing, or stressful events lead us to subconsciously believe untrue things about ourselves and the world. CPT can help your mind slow down, tease out automatic, distorted thoughts, and challenge them. With time, changing our thoughts can change how we feel. Learn more.


Insecure (Anxious, Avoidant) Attachment & Relationship Issues
The way we attach in our romantic relationships can greatly impact their quality. Attachment also affects us at work: Anxious attachment is linked to greater job stress, lower job satisfaction, higher turnover intentions, and lower work engagement (Warnock et al., 2024). Therapy can help. Learn more.
Do you spend time overanalyzing conversations in your head? Do you often wonder if you were misperceived by others or judged for being weird or awkward? I help clients feel more at ease in social situations with graded exposure, role plays, cognitive reframing, EMDR, and other tools so they can date, make friends and experience community. Learn more.
Social Anxiety Disorder




Tech Workers, Executives
Gifted Adults
Gay Men
Lesbian Women
Grieving, Grief
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Self-aware People
Relationship Issues, Relationship Trauma
Teens, Teenagers, Teen boys
Veterans with PTSD
Other Areas of Clinical Interest
Health Anxiety
Medical Professionals, Helping Professions (including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, dentists, first responders, etc.)
Low Self-Esteem
Loss of Pets
Autism, Neurodivergence
Perfectionism
Men who Intellectualize Their Feelings
Jealousy & Insecurity
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Trauma Focused
Other Modalities Used
Free 15-Minute Consultation
I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss how I can help you and to see if you feel at ease with me. I'm here to address any questions you might have.
References
National Institute of Mental Health. (2025). Suicide. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicideNational Institute of Mental Health. (2025). Suicide. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide
Ryan Shannon, LMHCA, MA, MS
ryan@brainhealtherapy.com
Virtual Therapy in Washington State
© 2026 Ryan Shannon-Evidence-based therapy and EMDR in Washington State. Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, or mental health advice. Viewing this website or contacting me through this site does not establish a therapist-client relationship. A therapeutic relationship is formed only after we have completed an initial consultation, mutually agreed to work together, and all required intake paperwork has been completed.
While I strive to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, I make no guarantees regarding its completeness, accuracy, or applicability to your individual circumstances. You should not rely on the information on this website as a substitute for professional mental health, medical, or legal advice. I am not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided on this website.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
