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Ryan Duck

LMHC

Ryan Duck , LMHC

Therapist in New York

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About Ryan

Ryan Duck approaches therapy with a calm, genuine presence and a clear commitment to helping people manage lifes challenges. He brings a nonjudgmental, laid-back style and believes that asking for help is a sign of strength. Clients often find his passion for supporting others evident from the first encounter, and he aims to create a space where people feel understood and supported.

Ryan has worked across a range of professional settings, including time as a probation officer in New York City, a counselor in the PINS Diversion program, and as an Employee Assistance Program therapist. He has also practiced in both private practice and nonprofit environments, providing care to individuals, families, and couples and addressing a wide variety of ages and presenting concerns. His clinical background allows him to draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression.

Outside of his clinical work, Ryan is family-oriented and enjoys time with his wife and two children. He grew up in Pennsylvania and has lived in New York for nearly 20 years. He is interested in genealogy and is a fan of baseball. Ryan holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Support

Ryan uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, and panic symptoms so clients can regain a sense of control and reduce daily distress. Relational and communication-focused work helps people improve how they connect with partners, family members, and others by building clearer communication patterns and healthier boundaries. Grief-informed approaches encourage gentle processing of loss and related emotions while supporting a clients movement toward meaning and self-compassion.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Ryan collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so that care stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied lifestyles and routines. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and continue consistent work on stress, relationships, grief, and self-esteem from locations that suit them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ryan Duck have?

Ryan Duck has 10 years of experience in the helping professions and clinical settings.

Is Ryan Duck a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. His license is NY LMHC 009231.

In which languages does Ryan Duck provide therapy?

Ryan provides therapy in English.

Where is Ryan Duck located?

Ryan is located in New York.

How can I work with Ryan Duck as my therapist?

You can work with Ryan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ryan Duck work with international clients?

No. Ryan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ryan Duck cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapists availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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