Healing from Fear | Ryan DeCook

Join Ryan DeCook, therapist, writer, and mental health educator, as he shares his journey from burnout in tech to founding a private practice, his passion for helping people heal from fear, and his insights on anxiety, panic disorder, and the future of AI in mental health.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Ryan’s personal experience shaped his career in therapyThe role of fear and anxiety in our livesHow technology and AI are impacting therapy todayTips for building a flexible, sustainable private practice🎯 Resources & Links:Ryan’s writing & education: rdcook.comTherapy directories: ALMA, Psychology Today0:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome0:24 – Ryan’s Career Journey: From Africa to Tech to Therapy1:46 – Personal Burnout & Turning Point3:50 – Healing from Fear: Core Philosophy6:20 – Direct Service & Leadership in Mental Health8:19 – Transition to Private Practice & Writing11:11 – Training Other Therapists (Panic & Anxiety Focus)14:38 – Technology in Therapy: Telehealth & AI Notes17:21 – AI in Mental Health for Clients: Benefits & Risks20:30 – Loneliness & Mental Health Trends23:20 – Future Goals: Growing Writing & Flexible Practice25:17 – Where to Find Ryan & Closing