Ryan Taylor, M.S.

Ryan Taylor received his bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Brown University, master's degree in school psychology from Yeshiva University, and is currently completing his doctorate in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University as an intern with Lepage Associates. Before beginning graduate school, Ryan spent five years teaching internationally. He taught English in South Korea for one year before teaching high school mathematics and neuroscience at an international boarding school in Jordan. His experiences in the classroom inspired him to pursue graduate training in psychology, where he could support children, adolescents and families beyond academics by addressing the emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges that impact success both in and out of school. His experience includes outpatient therapy, parent coaching, comprehensive psychological assessment, and school-based mental health services.

Ryan takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes building a genuine connection before introducing new skills and strategies. He believes that every person of all ages has unique strengths, and he works closely with clients and families to understand the factors contributing to their current challenges. Ryan primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating executive functioning interventions, parent coaching in child cases, and motivational interviewing to help clients develop practical skills while building confidence and independence. His goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and capable of making meaningful, lasting change.

Ryan has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive functioning difficulties, learning differences, school-related challenges, and selective mutism. While training at NYU Langone Health, he received specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM) and Organizational Skills Training (OST) for children and adolescents with ADHD. Ryan has a particular interest in working with those with ADHD and executive functioning challenges, helping them develop organizational systems, improve time management, strengthen self-advocacy, and build greater independence. When working with children, he collaborates closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to ensure that skills learned in therapy extend into everyday life. As a former teacher, Ryan believes in meeting every child and adolescent where they are and recognizes that lasting growth begins with a strong therapeutic relationship.

Ryan has extensive experience conducting psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations. His evaluations provide diagnostic clarification for concerns such as learning disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental and behavioral conditions. Ryan also completed specialized training in pediatric neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment at NYU Langone Health, and has experience conducting comprehensive evaluations for selective mutism. Ryan strives to provide clear, practical recommendations that help individuals, families and schools better understand their own or a child's unique learning profile and develop effective supports across home, school or work settings.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and planning his next adventure. He has traveled to more than 30 countries and especially enjoys experiencing different cultures, trying local cuisine, and exploring off the beaten path. He also enjoys keeping up with the latest Marvel movies.