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Ryan Derico, LMHC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ryan

Ryan Derico is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who supports people managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and the challenges that accompany life transitions.

Background and approach

He also focuses on concerns such as LGBT issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue, along with related areas like autism spectrum traits, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety, somatization, and trichotillomania. With seven years of clinical counseling experience and a long background in human services, he draws on practical knowledge to help clients navigate difficult moments.

His approach centers on viewing each person as the expert in their own story, building on strengths to address symptoms and improve daily functioning. Ryan integrates Client-Centered principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to tailor sessions to individual needs.

He emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and actionable strategies so clients can make meaningful changes at their own pace. Whether someone seeks support for acute concerns or ongoing coping skills, his practice aims to offer steady, strengths-based guidance.

Approach and Access: Therapy Methods for Online Work

Ryan combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape online sessions that are both empathetic and practical. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping clients explore their own goals, which can be useful for strengthening self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, stress, and ADHD-related challenges.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the plan feels right for the individual rather than fixed from the start.

Online therapy with Ryan uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for progress.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Ryan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, ADHD, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, career strain, and compassion fatigue, as well as related issues such as autism and Asperger syndrome, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety, somatization, and trichotillomania.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and strengths-based, emphasizing that clients are experts in their own lives while offering guidance and practical tools to improve functioning and well-being.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has seven years of professional counseling experience and a longer history in human services, which informs a practical, experienced approach to common mental health challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds LMHC credentials with license details IN LMHC 39005418A and FL LMHC MH23983, and he practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for appointments?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and services are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

LGBTCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeImpulsivityPhobiasSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida, Indiana

Languages

English