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About Ryan
Ryan Foley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Ryan also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
Ryan keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people name what they are feeling and test small changes that can reduce overwhelm. He uses clear strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches and skills drawn from DBT alongside parts work from Internal Family Systems when helpful.
In sessions he listens for how past relationships and current routines keep painful feelings active. He talks through patterns that fuel shame and guilt and helps people notice the steps that maintain those feelings. Conversations often include working on thoughts, building coping skills, and trying brief experiments between appointments.
Ryan worked in a mental health clinic setting and brings that outpatient experience into his practice. He approaches planning as a shared task, setting modest goals and checking progress as treatment moves forward. People who come because they feel stuck about mistakes, losses, or identity concerns often focus on clearer thinking and steadier daily routines.
Sessions are offered in English and are scheduled to fit into weekday hours. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details directly through the matching process on the site.
How Ryan blends approaches for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship, letting the person lead while the therapist mirrors concerns and priorities. It is useful when someone needs to sort feelings about mistakes, losses, or identity and wants a steady, respectful presence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT can help with persistent guilt or anxiety by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternatives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication. Those skills can be practical when intense shame or impulsivity gets in the way of daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Session formats and exact scheduling options should be confirmed during the matching and sign-up steps. Booking is handled through the platform's matching questionnaire and scheduling flow. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into weekday routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, and depression. He also addresses related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach guilt or shame?
He uses conversation to identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and shame active. He combines cognitive techniques, skills practice, and parts-focused work to reduce intensity and improve daily functioning.
What is his professional background?
Ryan has five years of experience practicing as a psychotherapist in a mental health clinic setting. That outpatient work informs how he structures sessions and goals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.