What are you seeking?

Noticing you’re out of balance is key to creating the life you long for.

Linda Ryan, LCSW

Welcome, I’m Linda.

If you are feeling out of balance - with your relationship, a life stage or transition and trying to manage strong emotions like anxiety, depression, grief - you've come to the right place.

I'm a psychotherapist who will listen as we co-create a trusted relationship where we examine patterns that no longer serve you, their origin, and how to transform them with the help of proven therapies.

In my work with so many people struggling with challenging situations, I have learned that balance is not an achievement, but is cultivated and maintained - requiring attention and adjustment to restore equilibrium and fully engage in the life you're longing for.

I help patients navigate life’s challenges.

Coping with Transitions

I partner with patients to manage the myriad emotions - such as anxiety, fear, stress, and depression - related to important or difficult life transitions and begin to feel grounded amidst uncertainties.

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Struggling to Parent

I support parents in examining their feelings, values, beliefs, and practices in raising their children. We might begin during a crisis or challenge but could also work together through a developmental stage.

Anxiety

Be it navigating social or professional situations, approaching milestones, adapting through change or intimacy, we can shift the worry that you are carrying to be lighter and allow you to feel present, even joyful.

Healing from Trauma

I navigate the healing journey related to traumatic life events such as accidents, disasters, or violence whether the symptoms present as anxiety, depression, anger or other challenging emotions.

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Depression

The weight of depression can come on suddenly due to biological or social-emotional factors and leave you feeling lonely, sad, even worthless. We can help you learn to ease distress and have a more hopeful, positive outlook as you heal.

Enhancing Relationships

I facilitate exploration of what limits or strengthens your ways of relating - whether in a romantic relationship or with friends, family, or colleagues - so you can lower barriers to empathy and increase intimacy & connection.

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Befriending Grief

I aid patients as they engage with the pain of illness, death, and loss and manage all levels of severity in their emotions.

Aging Vibrantly

I assist patients as they embrace wisdom and experience to help them adapt through aging with resilience, while cultivating gratitude and purpose.

What patients say

The work changes things.

We were really struggling when our daughter wouldn't stay at school. It seemed like she was sick all the time and we felt so bad for her. After seeing multiple doctors and another therapist, Linda has helped us learn skills for how to best support K and she's only missed one day this entire year!

— R.D.

During couples therapy, my husband revealed that he'd had an affair and wanted a divorce. The Balance Seekers group became a place where I could really open up about all the challenges I am having with the separation, co-parenting, and being single around here.

— M.N.

Therapy with Linda was the first time I didn't feel like I was a 'problem.' She helped me learn to manage my "big" feelings so I could tell my parents what was going on. Then, when I started college and things got worse, I knew how to reach out for help.

— C.H.

After more than 60 years of sacrificing for my husband and family, I was angry and exhausted. My daughter told me she was really worried and asked me to try therapy. I doubted that anything could help me. Working with Linda has helped me find my voice and let go of things that were holding me back.

— F.W.

Linda is the kind of person who is both serious and funny. When my mom's dementia got really bad and we had to find her a facility, I felt safe telling her how I was feeling. She helped me realize that, to survive this stuff, I needed to take care of myself, grieve, and keep a sense of humor about all the things my mom would say to me.

— G.N.

My brother-in-law kept making transphobic comments and jokes before I came out to my family. I love my sister and her kids, but felt really nervous that this guy would keep me out of their life once he knew. Linda worked with me and, later, my family to navigate this. Although he hasn't changed, my husband and I were thrilled to have my family at our wedding and I feel supported by my sister.

— L.S.

I have struggled with symptoms from trauma for a long time. Anxious sometimes, depressed others, I have done a lot of therapy and taken medication but I still struggled. When Linda heard me feeling really hopeless, she was willing to explore lots of options with me and my psychiatrist. Now, I have begun psychedelic assisted therapies and I feel better able to handle life's ups and downs. Through regular therapy, preparation and integration sessions with Linda, my symptoms are so much better and I feel more hopeful for a normal life.

— A.R.

Dating since I moved to NY has been so disappointing and my career hasn't progressed. I began therapy as a way to vent since my friends are all engaged or married with kids. What I have learned through Balance Seekers is helping me to both appreciate myself and change some of the way I see my goals and future.

— H.P.

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Names and details changed to protect privacy.

Get in touch

Ready to recalibrate?

Take the first step toward finding your balance and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. In our conversation, you’ll have the opportunity to share about why you are coming to therapy now and ask questions to see if we’re a good fit.

Free 15-Minute Consultation

Book this call directly via my Zoom calendar.

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Phone: (914) 873-1087
Email: find@balanceseekers.com
Where: Virtual sessions & in-person, Westchester County, NY

Common questions

A few things people often ask.

I am an out-of-network provider. This means I do not accept insurance directly, but can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

With telehealth, we can meet anywhere that is private and convenient for you. Licensed in CT & NY, I also offer limited in-person sessions in Westchester County, New York. We will discuss your needs during our initial consultation.

Yes. Research demonstrates that telehealth is equally effective for most conditions. Most important in successful therapy is the relationship between the patient and the therapist. We will use our consultation to answer questions so you can decide if we’re a fit.