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Ryan Derico

Ryan Derico

LMHC

Florida

Compassionate counselor focused on personal change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH23983; LMHC, Indiana / 39005418A
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivation-focused
    • CBT informed
    • Client-centered

    About Ryan

    Ryan Derico is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He has seven years of clinical counseling experience and a long history in human services. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, or big life changes. He also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, and issues related to LGBT identity.

    Ryan centers sessions on the person’s own goals and strengths. He treats the person as the expert in their story and uses straightforward conversation to uncover what matters most. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and trial new behaviors.

    He also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change and build momentum at their own pace. Practical steps and simple experiments often form part of the work. Sessions focus on what the client can do between meetings to feel steadier day to day.

    Ryan has experience addressing additional concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety and phobia, somatization, and trichotillomania. He aims to tailor the approach to each person’s needs rather than using one method for everyone.

    People who choose Ryan can expect direct conversation, clear goals, and small, achievable steps. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

  2. How his approaches guide online work

    Ryan uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and build small steps toward those goals. This approach focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and supporting motivation rather than pushing a fixed plan.

    He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on respect and acceptance. That means sessions aim to reflect the person’s concerns back in plain language and create space for honest conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client’s goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. Decisions about pace and techniques are made together rather than assumed up front.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options depending on what suits them. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the focus on real, achievable steps.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Florida, Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Ryan commonly help with?

    He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, coping with life changes, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those managing autism spectrum traits, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety, somatization, and trichotillomania.

    What is his therapeutic approach like?

    Sessions focus on the client’s goals and strengths. Ryan uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide practical change and clearer thinking.

    How much experience does he have?

    He holds seven years of professional counseling experience and a longer background in human services that informs his approach.

    What are his credentials and where is he located?

    He is an LMHC and practices in Florida. His license is listed for Indiana and Florida according to the source information.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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