Ryan Derico, LMHC

Ryan Derico is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed to practice in Indiana and Florida, bringing seven years of professional counseling experience and more than 19 years working in human services. He specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the practical and emotional effects of life changes. His scope also includes work with career concerns, compassion fatigue, LGBT-related issues, autism spectrum traits, impulsivity, phobias, social anxiety, somatization, and trichotillomania.

Ryan frames therapy around the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths provide a foundation for change. He combines respectful, client-centered listening with practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and coping. Taking the first step toward greater well-being can be difficult, and Ryan aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support while helping clients set realistic goals and try new approaches.

People seeking collaborative, strength-based care in Florida can expect a therapeutic partnership focused on problem solving, skill building, and incremental progress toward a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, emphasizing empathic listening and respect for each person’s perspective. It helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and the emotional impact of stress by building a trusting therapeutic relationship and encouraging self-directed growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, phobias, and mood-related challenges and helps clients develop coping strategies that reduce distress and improve functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. It can be especially useful when clients are weighing decisions about work, health, or lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ryan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.