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Ryan Derico, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Client-centered listening
- Motivational interviewing
About Ryan
Ryan Derico is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with seven years of clinical counseling experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, LGBT concerns, career issues, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on autism and Asperger Syndrome, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety, somatization, and trichotillomania.
Ryan uses straightforward conversations to help people notice how thoughts and habits influence feelings and behavior. He treats therapy as practical problem-solving. Sessions often look at day-to-day routines, thinking patterns, and small experiments to test new ways of responding.
His approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing. That means he works to understand each person’s goals, reflects what they say, and offers specific strategies to try between sessions. He prioritizes clear steps over vague promises.
People who want a structured, goal-oriented process tend to find this style useful. Ryan encourages short-term skill building alongside discussion of longer-term concerns. He helps clients break bigger problems into manageable tasks and tracks progress over time.
Practical matters such as scheduling and cost vary by location. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Ryan works in English and does not work with international clients at this time.
How Ryan combines practical approaches for online work
Ryan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete tools like thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step habit changes that suit problems such as anxiety, phobias, and low self-esteem.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes active listening and reflecting what a person says to clarify goals. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change; it helps identify personal reasons to move forward and builds commitment one step at a time.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the first sessions. Ryan will work with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes setting clear short-term objectives and practical tasks to try between meetings.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. If you want to arrange sessions, confirm the supported session options before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and to practice new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, LGBT issues, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses autism spectrum symptoms, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety, somatization, and trichotillomania.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests alternatives. The work is practical and focused on change in daily routines and thinking patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of clinical counseling experience and over 19 years in human services. That combined background informs a practical, skills-focused approach.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and practices in Florida. The profile notes licensure in Indiana and Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the service location.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.