Rana Ryan, DSW (Doctoral Student), Certified Clinical Licensed Psychotherapist
Rana Ryan is a highly accomplished Certified Clinical Licensed Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, practicing independently in Western New York (WNY) and New York City (NYC). She is the founder and owner of Consult with Rana Ryan (CWRR), located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, NY.
Rana is a Certified Anger Management Facilitator, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Grief-Informed Professional, and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist. Additionally, she holds credentials as a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Coach Specialist (CMNCS), underscoring her holistic approach to mental health and well-being.
Rana began her career in 1992 in Queens, NY, working with families, counseling parents, children, and entire family systems. She has spent decades helping individuals and families build stronger relationships through love, self-reflection, communication, trust, and honesty—using therapeutic methodologies tailored to their unique needs.
With a deep passion for relationships, Rana Ryan practices what she teaches. She attributes her successful 28-year marriage and the strong relationships she shares with her clients, family, friends, and community to embodying the very tools she teaches in her work.
In addition to her private practice, Rana serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Her teaching and clinical focus areas include child and family relationships, couples counseling, depressive disorders, and trauma-informed care.
Rana also extends her expertise beyond the therapy room, working as a Training Management Consultant for some of NYC's top non-profit organizations. Over the past 25 years, she has designed and delivered professional development workshops, staff retreats, and leadership training for social workers and upper management staff. Her training topics range from Case Management to Executive Leadership. For more information on her consulting services, visit Transforming Through Change LLC at TransformingThroughChange.com.
Through her practice, teaching, and consulting, Rana Ryan continues to inspire others, helping them transform their lives and relationships by fostering resilience, growth, and connection.
