Ryan Foley , LCSW

Ryan Foley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He has five years of clinical experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and low self-esteem. He listens carefully and offers clear, practical steps to help people feel steadier in daily life.

He creates a respectful space where clients can talk through painful events and confusing feelings without judgment. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the person sitting across from him. Ryan uses grounded tools to help people manage symptoms and make small changes that add up.

His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior patterns. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and coping, and elements of Internal Family Systems to understand different parts of a person’s inner experience. These approaches are blended to match each client’s needs.

Ryan has worked in a mental health clinic setting and brings five years of practice to his clinical decision making. He often supports people dealing with relationship wounds, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and issues of identity and life purpose. He also addresses problems like impulsivity, isolation, and guilt.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely in formats that fit busy schedules. The focus is on helping people build practical habits, improve emotional awareness, and move toward clearer goals.

How Ryan Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so you can clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test different actions to ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that feel workable. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera, live chat allows shorter check-ins during a busy day, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or caregiving routines while keeping the focus on practical coping and steady progress.