Ryan Foley, LCSW

Ryan Foley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions are calm and straightforward, with time to talk and be heard.

Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space to bring difficult thoughts and feelings. Ryan emphasizes clear goals and small, manageable changes. He listens first, then offers tools that match each person's situation.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems concepts. That mix helps with unhelpful thinking patterns, intense emotions, and understanding different parts of the self. He adapts techniques to fit the person rather than using the same plan for everyone.

Ryan has five years of clinical experience working in a mental health clinic setting. He uses that background to balance practical skills with emotional processing. Sessions aim to build coping skills and clearer perspectives.

People often work with him on issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiving stress, communication problems, commitment concerns, loneliness, and life purpose. He also supports those facing guilt, shame, impulsivity, gender dysphoria questions, and the fallout of separation or divorce.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Ryan combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression, while DBT adds practical skills for regulating emotions and handling distress. He also uses ideas from Internal Family Systems to help people recognize different parts of themselves and how those parts affect behavior and feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and try methods that fit the person's needs, adjusting as progress is made. Together they decide which tools and strategies feel most useful and realistic for daily life.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be good when less bandwidth is available or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, more frequent communication.