(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).
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.
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.
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.
Other specialties
I identify as
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 !
November 4, 2025
Very easy to talk to. She made it easy to open up.
October 20, 2025
Ayana was warm and listened to me without judgment. I’m looking forward to our next appointment.