Buddy Duncan, LPC

Buddy Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate crisis, transition, and loss. He began his professional work supporting individuals with addiction and later spent several years working with clients facing severe medical conditions and chronic pain. Over the course of his career he has also served as a marriage counselor and, in the last decade, focused much of his practice on grief and loss.

In addition to his clinical work, Buddy taught psychology at the college level and served as an academic advisor to students, bringing both practical and educational perspectives to his practice. His professional approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, and he consistently emphasizes clients ability to make choices that move their lives in the direction they want.

Buddy aims to offer thoughtful, talk-based care in a nonjudgmental setting where people can explore stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, addictions, and other life challenges. He blends evidence-informed techniques with client-centered listening to help people consider healthy options and practical steps forward while honoring each person s values and goals.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Buddy Duncan draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration - it focuses on understanding each person s perspective and supporting their own goals and strengths. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used to address stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult situations by teaching practical strategies and skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Buddy Duncan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to connect consistently and to choose the communication style that best suits a person s schedule and comfort. These options support flexible access to licensed professionals and help maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.