Buddy Duncan , LPC

Buddy Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. He has built a private practice helping people navigate crises and major life transitions, drawing on decades of hands-on work and training. Early in his career he focused on supporting individuals with addiction issues, and he later spent several years working with people facing severe medical conditions and chronic pain.

Throughout his professional life he has served as a marriage counselor and, over the past decade, has given particular attention to grief and loss. He also taught psychology at the college level and acted as an academic advisor to students, bringing both clinical and educational perspectives to his work. Buddy consistently uses cognitive behavioral approaches and emphasizes each person’s capacity to make choices that can move their life in the direction they prefer.

His practice centers on talk-based therapy that offers practical options and compassionate guidance in a nonjudgmental setting. Buddy’s experience includes helping people address complex challenges and supporting them as they take steps toward positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Buddy Duncan draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a supportive space where clients can explore their feelings and values; it is useful for relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and it is often applied to issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with chronic pain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Buddy works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. He considers the client’s goals, preferences, and current concerns when tailoring techniques, and he encourages an open dialogue so adjustments can be made as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live far from in-person services. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, access regular support, and integrate therapy into daily life with greater convenience.