Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 31 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 7 more.
Ayana Foluke Mckanney
(she/her)
I am Ayana Foluke McKanney, a seasoned Clinical Social Worker and Life Coach with over 27 years of experience in both public and private sectors, helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging circumstances. I work with adults (18+) ready to move from paralysis to possibility. My practice, The Peace Practice, uses the MANIFEST method to tailor care through a clinical toolkit: ART: Rapidly replaces trauma with positive images. DBT: Builds skills for emotional regulation. ACT: Aligns your actions with core values. I prioritize those seeking sincere partnership in navigating emotional management, trauma, and legacy. I hold clinical social worker licenses in New York (#098940), New Jersey (#44SL06739500) and Rhode Island (#ISW04317).
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session will be a time for me to gather important background information, while creating a safe, trusting space for you to begin sharing your personal story.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth, and client-centered approach, fostering an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered. I am flexible, reflective, and fun, always aiming to create an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere for my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds over 18, impacted by trauma, struggling in relationships, navigating transitions, suffering from emotional weight, immigration issues, anxiety, and depression.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racism
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $200 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I work with you to develop mindfulness skills to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them.
Trauma Informed Care
I work with you to rapidly create distance from emotional responses to trauma and other mental health problems, rewrite your story and remove triggers using ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy).
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I'll help you develop skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Multicultural
I recognize my worldview is not universal; I am curious, respectful of various cultures, experiences, beliefs, practices and values. I realize I am learning from my client as well as sharing new information. I am open to incorporating your relevant therapeutic healing practices into treatment in order to be culturally appropriate.
Strength-Based
Instead of solely focusing on deficits or problems, we will work together to actively identify and highlight your unique strengths, resilience, and existing resources and abilities.
9 ratings with written reviews
April 21, 2026
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to meet Ayanna . I see resolutions will be made working with her ! I am extremely excited to begin this long journey of healing ! I look forward to each session knowing that I have already begun the healing process !
Verified client, age 65+
November 4, 2025
Very easy to talk to. She made it easy to open up.
Verified client, age 45-54
October 20, 2025
Ayana was warm and listened to me without judgment. I’m looking forward to our next appointment.