About Ryan
Ryan Duck is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He brings a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions and aims to make asking for help feel less daunting. He describes himself as passionate, genuine, and non-judgmental, and focuses on practical ways to manage everyday struggles.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and challenges like guilt, shame, and isolation.
Background and approach
Panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose and self-love are part of his focus as well. Before practicing therapy he worked as a probation officer in New York City and as a counselor in a PINS Diversion program. He has experience in employee assistance programs, independent practice, and non-profit settings, which informs a practical approach to problem solving.
That background means he’s used to working with people from many walks of life. Sessions with him tend to be straightforward and solution-oriented. He aims to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and make changes that fit their daily life.
He prefers a relaxed tone and tries to create a space where people can speak honestly without feeling judged. Outside of work he is married with two children, grew up in Pennsylvania, and has lived in New York for nearly two decades. He enjoys genealogy and has a strong interest in baseball.
Therapeutic techniques and online care that fit your life
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use day to day. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping strategies for anxiety and panic so clients can reduce intense symptoms and regain control during difficult moments. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns, helping people speak more clearly, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts with less stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there he will suggest methods and adjust them over time so the work matches what the person needs and wants.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can fit short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to try different formats as needs change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English