Therapist profile
Kelley Ryan , LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
Continue with KelleyKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC04881100
- NPI1417622077
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Kelley
Kelley Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, career shifts, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and issues related to aging, caregiving, hospice and end-of-life counseling, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, social anxiety, and traumatic brain injury.
Her background includes working in private homes, offices, correctional facilities, nursing homes, and other program settings. That variety has given her experience with a wide range of life situations and practical challenges. She has worked with people who have disabilities and with those recovering from traumatic brain injury.
Kelley uses a person-centered style that focuses on the individual. She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical rather than abstract.
In session she helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and small behavior shifts that make daily life easier. She also uses conversation to clarify values, patterns, and relationship dynamics. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of stress and anger triggers.
Her approach sets out clear goals and often includes short-term steps people can try between sessions. She asks about the person’s real-world routines and obligations so plans fit daily life. To start, she has people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s concerns and move at their pace, which helps clarify what matters most and what small changes might help.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tries practical behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing out new ways of responding.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice triggers earlier. These practices can support calmer responses to frustration and ongoing stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelley will work with the client to choose which methods to use based on goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She checks progress and adjusts plans as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent on travel. Talk with her about scheduling preferences and what will best fit your everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family matters, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience offering formal and informal therapy across multiple settings.
What credential and location details are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.