Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

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Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC (he, him)

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Do you constantly feel a sense of dread? Do you spend hours wondering “what if I’m a bad person?” or maybe, you go over scenarios and events in your head trying to remember if you did something bad or inappropriate? Sometimes our brains can feel like our worse enemies, it can convince us that people hate us or that maybe we don’t really love our partner or in some cases, like we could harm someone even if the mere thought makes us panic. It can make you believe that you’re not thin enough, muscular enough, smart enough, or that your stomach is too big and everything will go wrong if you don’t lose weight.

My work focuses on supporting people navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysphoria, OCD, Binge eating, tics/tourettes, hoarding, and the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals. I will help you develop the skills that you need to not only tolerate these thoughts, but also how to improve your quality of life despite them.

Overcoming these thoughts is very challenging but I am here to help you build the strength to overcome them. Reach out to me if you are ready to make a leap forward despite the fear and anxiety. My goal is to help you develop the strength and confidence you need to overcome these obstacles. Take a chance at building the life you deserve to live.

Call or Email Ricardo Despradel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 557-9427

My Practice at a Glance

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Brooklyn, NY 11206

(718) 557-9427

My website

I offer therapy sessions online and you can book an appointment directly with me via the "My website" tab on my profile or email me.

I specialize in Addiction, Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (718) 557-9427

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Brooklyn, NY 11206

(718) 557-9427

My website

I offer therapy sessions online and you can book an appointment directly with me via the "My website" tab on my profile or email me.

I specialize in Addiction, Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem EAP
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
NYCE-PPO
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I accept most commercial insurances and able to provide super bills for out-of-network benefits. My sliding scale is 150$-175$. If unsure how to use out-of-network benefits, reach out and I will provide you with instructions.

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 011415 Ricardo Despradel

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 8 years

Attended Adelphi University, Masters in General Psychology, Graduated 2017

I have received post-graduate training in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse and depression. I specialize in several evidence based treatments such as CBT, CBT-E for eating disorders, CBT-AR for ARFID, ERP for OCD, and exposure therapy for trauma.

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Addiction
Eating Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bisexual
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Polyamory & ENM
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Tics/ Tourette
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD

I mostly work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, alcoholism, trauma, panic attacks, OCD and eating disorders, Tics/Tourette's ARFID, and/or identify as queer and members of the LGBTQIA community , in particularly gay men and members of the Latino community. I also work with teenagers for the treatment of OCD.

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

3 Endorsements

Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC

Ricardo is an extremely competent, empathetic, and an excellent clinician. his clients love him. He is an esteemed member of the Mental Health Professional Community, a leader, and a teacher.

Heidi Ross

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Ricardo is warm, compassionate, relatable and skilled in many treatment areas. He brings his years of expertise and his gentle nature to his work to help his clients feel supported in their treatment.

Ingrid Camacho

Counselor, MA, LMHC

Ricardo is an expert in his field and offers his clients empathy, compassion, understanding, and an approach that prepares them for their journey of healing, self-discovery, and overall wellness.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

CBT-AR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I carefully choose what evidence based treatment to use for your specific concerns (eg. Anorexia, OCD, ARFID, Binge eating, tics, Tourette's, Bulimia, disordered eating, trauma, phobias, panic attacks, body image issues).Our sessions are structured with a clear goal in mind and how we can achieve this goal(s).

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 557-9427

Location

Primary Location

Brooklyn, NY 11206

(718) 557-9427

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer therapy sessions online and you can book an appointment directly with me via the "My website" tab on my profile or email me.

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 557-9427

I offer therapy sessions online and you can book an appointment directly with me via the "My website" tab on my profile or email me.

Ricardo Despradel

Counselor, MA, LMHC-D, LPC

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 557-9427

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