- Social anxiety support
- Panic and trauma focus
- Communication help
About Ryan
Ryan Duck is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem challenges, and depression. He also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and problems like isolation, guilt, and control issues.
Ryan uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions relaxed and direct. He aims to help people build practical skills for daily life. Conversations are simple and grounded, with an emphasis on clear steps people can try between sessions.
Before becoming a therapist he worked as a probation officer in New York City. He has also been a counselor in the PINS Diversion program, an employee assistance program (EAP) therapist, and has experience in both private practice and non-profit settings. That range of work informs how he approaches real-world problems like communication breakdowns and relationship strain.
He has worked with individuals, families, and couples on a variety of concerns. Sessions tend to focus on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and managing symptoms like panic or social avoidance. He encourages straightforward problem solving and gradual exposure to challenging situations.
Outside of work Ryan lives in New York with his wife and two children. He grew up in Pennsylvania, enjoys genealogy, and follows baseball in his free time.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Ryan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and relationship difficulties. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that feed anxiety, which can reduce panic symptoms and social avoidance. Exposure-based methods involve gradual, supported practice with feared situations to help people function more comfortably over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust what’s used based on how the client responds. This collaborative process helps decide which techniques fit a person’s needs and daily life.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow repeat check-ins without taking a long break from work or family. For some people, not having to commute or sitting for a shorter check-in can help maintain continuity of care and practice skills between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, isolation, and control issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are direct and practical, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills and strategies. The approach centers on small, manageable steps and clear coping tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked as a counselor for 10 years in roles that include probation work, a PINS Diversion program, EAP therapy, private practice, and non-profit settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.