Ryan Derico

Ryan Derico is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, and career concerns. He supports people facing compassion fatigue and those adjusting to life changes. He also works with clients who identify as LGBT and with specific concerns such as phobias, social anxiety, trichotillomania, somatization, impulsivity, and autism spectrum symptoms.

He approaches work in a straightforward, person-focused way. Ryan treats the client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to be practical, with clear steps to try between meetings when those are helpful.

Ryan uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit when people want to strengthen motivation for change.

He brings seven years of counseling experience and earlier work across human services. That background informs a calm, practical approach to everyday problems. Ryan is licensed in Indiana and Florida and practices from Florida.

People who reach out start by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on his availability. Session pricing varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people can talk through what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence while they work through stress or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is a hands-on method that helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage ADHD-related routines, or address phobias.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to move forward. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin career changes or other life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, reducing commute time, allowing quicker check-ins during a workday, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that is preferable. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular work on goals between appointments.