Ricardo Despradel (He/Him)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

My name is Ricardo and I am a queer/Latinx Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NYC.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New York

Services

About My Clients

I specialized in treating a variety of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse, etc. I usually work with Adults, LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals and Latinx individuals

My Background and Approach

My goal is to provide you with a safe space to explore these issues. I will offer my expertise in guiding you in this process, while at the same time helping you develop the skills you will need to face life challenges. I believe in evidence based practice and mostly utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders, and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Eating Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $140 - 140/session

Reach out to Ricardo