Therapist in Naperville, Illinois Dessie V Ryan, Therapist

Dessie V. Ryan, LCPC, helps individuals across Illinois find balance, clarity, and empowerment through life’s challenges. At LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens, adults, and seniors, guiding patients as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Dessie partners with each person to identify their strengths, build emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change. Dessie has extensive experience supporting individuals through major life transitions—whether it’s navigating identity, career shifts, parenthood, or aging. She is particularly passionate about helping patients understand and manage mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. With warmth and collaboration at the heart of her approach, Dessie creates a nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore emotions, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and self-confidence. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies, Dessie tailors her treatment to each individual’s unique goals and experiences. She also integrates parenting skills and other practical tools to support lasting progress beyond the therapy room. Dessie has a special commitment to working with LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and people on the autism spectrum, as well as others seeking to improve relationships and emotional well-being. Outside of her clinical work, Dessie enjoys spending time with her Goldendoodle, Loki, traveling, trying new foods, visiting theme parks, and attending concerts and events. She’s also a proud plant mom and loves exploring new recipes in the kitchen.