About Ryan
Ryan Duck is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He brings a calm, down-to-earth approach to therapy and aims to make it easier for people to talk about hard things. He is patient and non-judgmental and tries to create a straightforward space where someone can start to feel better.
Ryan draws on ten years of clinical experience in several settings, including probation services, employee assistance programs, non-profit work, and independent practice.
Background and approach
That mix of roles gave him experience with many kinds of problems and practical ways to handle them. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and depression. In sessions he emphasizes clear communication and practical steps.
He helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and rebuild confidence. He also addresses issues like control struggles, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. Ryan has worked with people coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
He aims to meet clients where they are and tailor work to each person's goals. His background as a probation officer and in diversion programs informs a pragmatic style focused on real-world change. Outside of his clinical work he lives in New York with his wife and two children.
He grew up in Pennsylvania, enjoys genealogy, and is a lifelong baseball fan.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and depressive moods. Another approach emphasizes small behavior changes and exposure steps to lessen panic and social fears, with practice between sessions to build confidence.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and practical needs, then try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels manageable.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow longer conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework guidance, or when shorter, frequent contact is helpful. These options make it easier to schedule therapy from different places and at different times while keeping the focus on progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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