Ryan Foley, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 5 years in practice
Ryan Foley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 098869 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1720676612 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
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About Ryan
Ryan Foley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps so worries feel more manageable. Ryan works to create a calm space where clients can speak honestly and feel heard.
Ryan uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques in sessions. He draws from cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
Background and approach
He also uses dialectical behavior strategies to teach coping skills for strong emotions and Internal Family Systems ideas to understand different parts of a person and how they interact. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Ryan listens first, then helps set short-term goals and small experiments to try between meetings.
He keeps language simple and offers clear tools people can use outside sessions. He has five years of clinical experience working in a mental health clinic in New York. That background shaped his interest in practical coping strategies and building steady routines when life feels chaotic.
Ryan prefers to keep sessions focused and goal-oriented while staying attentive to the person behind the concerns. People who come to him often want relief from overwhelming emotions, clearer thinking around decisions, or help rebuilding confidence after loss or painful events. He guides each person toward realistic steps they can use today and into the future.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ryan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that fit your life online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions; the therapist offers acceptance and reflection so clients can clarify what matters most and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete tools to reduce anxiety, shift low mood, or change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes practical skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can include trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quicker check-in, and messages let people share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Ryan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Ryan keeps sessions practical and collaborative, using clear language and short-term goals so people leave with tools they can try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has five years of experience as a practicing psychotherapist in a mental health clinic in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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