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Ryan McGuckin

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Ryan

My clients are adults of all ages, genders, races, sexual orientations, religions, and cultures. They are interested in working with a therapist who will help them heal from stress, trauma, and unconscious conflicts. My approach while direct, is comforting and understanding. A compassionate and accepting approach has the power to change our lives. I believe 'Disorders' are just our body's way of pointing us in the direction of change and growth. They are not labels forever, nor weakness, but they point to the very strength within us to face our fears and become our true selves.

My approach while direct, is comforting and understanding. A compassionate and accepting approach has the power to change our lives.

Communication Style

  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Florida and New Jersey residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

When not working, I love playing outdoors with my children, playing baseball and golf, and walking in nature.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#37PC00720100 • New Jersey • LPC

Education

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Messiah University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Ryan McGuckin accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Independence Blue Cross, Prime Health, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Ryan McGuckin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Ryan is licensed to practice in Florida and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Ryan’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00720100, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Ryan McGuckin has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Ryan’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Messiah University. Over that time, Ryan has worked closely with Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Ryan is part of that group.

Ryan McGuckin works with Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Ryan spends most of their clinical time. Ryan also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Ryan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ryan McGuckin draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Ryan’s style is exploratory, mindful, and empowering. In Ryan’s words: “My approach while direct, is comforting and understanding. A compassionate and accepting approach has the power to change our lives.”

Ryan McGuckin (he/him) offers therapy in English. Ryan identifies as White.

Ryan McGuckin offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Ryan is licensed in Florida and New Jersey, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ryan McGuckin is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Ryan will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Ryan’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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