- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Internal Family Systems
About Ryan
Ryan Foley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He helps people name what is happening and build small, practical steps to cope. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of his approach, along with Internal Family Systems ideas to look at how different parts of a person respond to difficulty.
In session he listens for patterns that keep problems alive - for example, repeating relationship cycles or harsh self-judgment - and then tests simple strategies to interrupt them. That might mean trying a behavioral experiment between sessions, practicing emotion regulation skills, or mapping out critical inner parts and how they relate.
Ryan draws on solution-focused techniques when people want shorter-term work aimed at clear goals. He also uses client-centered methods to prioritize what matters most to each person. Sessions are practical and paced to what someone can manage in daily life.
He practices in New York and works in English. People looking for help are invited to review available online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to what matters most to the person and following their priorities. In online sessions this means the therapist asks about immediate concerns and bases next steps on the client’s goals and comfort with different techniques.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include short experiments or skill practices to try between meetings, such as testing a feared social situation or tracking thought patterns over a few days.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings in specific skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These skills can be introduced in session and practiced afterward, which fits well with meeting remotely when people want concrete tools to use right away.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals and what they can use in daily life. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and enable quieter conversations without needing to be in an office. These practical benefits help people try therapy with fewer interruptions to their day.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also addresses attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He focuses on naming patterns, testing small changes, and building skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience practicing as a psychotherapist in a mental health clinic setting. That experience shapes his work with anxiety and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.