Ryan Foley, LCSW

Ryan Foley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of experience working in a mental health clinic. He supports adults coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and PTSD, and he brings focused experience addressing issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and men's issues.

He emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and treatment is shaped around each person's goals. His clinical work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, which he uses to help clients build coping skills, manage intense emotions, and understand internal patterns that influence behavior.

Ryan structures care to meet practical needs and availability, offering sessions during his current hours of Monday through Thursday from 7am to 7pm. He focuses on creating clear, goal-oriented plans with clients and adapts techniques to fit individual preferences and challenges.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Ryan integrates several proven approaches into online care to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be especially helpful for impulsivity and crisis moments. Internal Family Systems is a parts-oriented method that helps clients explore inner roles and conflicting motivations to gain self-understanding and heal from trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ryan works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not feasible. These options support continuity of care and allow Ryan to deliver consistent, goal-focused treatment while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.