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Buddy Duncan

Experienced counselor blending empathy and practical tools

LPC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Buddy

Buddy Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate crisis, transition, and complicated life challenges.

Background and approach

He has a long history working with addiction and later supported clients facing chronic illness and persistent pain, and for the past ten years he has focused extensively on grief and loss. His background also includes teaching psychology at the college level and advising students, which informs his patient, explanatory style.

Buddy practices from a perspective that emphasizes practical, decision-oriented change and believes individuals can develop the skills and choices that move their lives in purposeful directions. He has spent many years assisting people through issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, and a range of workplace and life-stage problems.

Sessions are grounded in evidence-informed methods and tailored to each person’s needs, with attention to coping skills, communication, and realistic problem solving. Clients seeking an experienced therapist who blends talk-based support with concrete strategies may find his approach helpful.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered principles to offer empathic listening alongside actionable techniques to support lasting progress.

Online therapy approaches and how they help

Buddy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to guide online sessions in ways that are practical and personable. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering structured tools for issues like anxiety, depression, coping with chronic pain, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, which can be especially useful for grief, relationship concerns, and processing life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts methods so therapy fits the individual’s needs rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support while balancing work, family, medical needs, or mobility limitations, and they allow therapists and clients to maintain consistent progress through a variety of communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Buddy address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood concerns, career and workplace difficulties, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His practice combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to balance empathy with practical strategies for behavior and thought change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in independent practice and prior roles that included addiction care, chronic pain support, and grief-focused therapy.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credential TX LPC 12464 and maintains practice in Texas.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for remote work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple remote options for clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English