Ricardo Despradel (He/Him)

LMHC, LPC
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
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My work focuses on supporting people navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysphoria, OCD, Binge eating,hoarding, and the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. These struggles can feel isolating but they don’t have to be. I offer a warm, affirming space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are or what you’re going through.

My Background and Approach

Together, we’ll explore the patterns and pain points in your life with care. I use approaches like CBT, ERP, CBT-AR, prolonged exposure,CBT-E, CBIT for tics/ Tourettes always through a trauma-informed and person-centered lens. But just as important as the tools is the relationship, we’ll build something grounded in trust and mutual respect.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

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

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Reach out to Ricardo