Mark Ryle , LCSW

Mark Ryle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping people navigate challenges at home and at work. He combines clinical training with prior experience in senior corporate roles, having served in C-suite positions across corporate finance, investment banking, and private equity, which informs his practical approach to coaching and therapy.

He has focused experience treating anxiety, depression, and the effects of intimate partner violence, and he also provides life coaching and executive coaching. Mark centers the person in the work, prioritizing each individual’s needs and goals while teaching skills clients can use after therapy ends. His style emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and real-world strategies that fit the demands of both personal and professional life.

Mark speaks English and Spanish and holds the LCSW credential, which designates a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and support for a range of mental health and life concerns. He aims to leave clients better equipped to manage stressors and continue progress independently.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Mark integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful relationship so clients feel understood and can set their own goals; this approach supports people coping with relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress, offering practical strategies for symptom reduction and problem solving. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management skills that can help with anxiety, emotional regulation, and coping with trauma.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods to suit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. This collaborative stance helps clarify what will be most helpful over time.

Online therapy with licensed professionals makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling around work and family, reduce travel time, and allow consistent care from different settings while maintaining the therapeutic focus and skill-building work central to progress.