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Mark Ryle, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Mark

Mark Ryle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related life changes. He brings a practical, client-centered stance that emphasizes helping individuals build skills they can use outside of sessions.

Background and approach

Mark centers the person in the therapeutic process and aims to leave clients with tools for ongoing progress. With 13 years of professional experience in clinical practice and a background that includes leadership roles in finance and business, Mark blends interpersonal sensitivity with a results-oriented approach.

He works with a broad range of concerns including mood difficulties, self-esteem struggles, career and coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and issues linked to attachment, communication, and family of origin. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish from his California practice, and he provides several remote formats to accommodate different schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth; this approach helps people clarify values, build self-awareness, and set meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework, which can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that support emotional regulation and coping with distress.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different models as the work evolves.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into work and family routines, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow therapists to apply skill-based tools and homework assignments in real time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mark commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, and career or coaching needs.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices in a client-centered way that emphasizes collaboration and skill-building, and also integrates evidence-based methods like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working as a clinician and has applied that background to help people manage mood, trauma, relationship, and life transition concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW credential with license number CA LCSW 28811 and practices in California.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Yes, sessions are available in both English and Spanish, but he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give clients flexibility in how they engage in therapy.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficulties

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

What Mark can help with

Mark Ryle works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties.

Mark works with individuals and families.

Mark has significant experience in treating anxiety and depression and the impact of intimate partner violence.

How Mark approaches therapy

Mark's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.