- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Building self esteem
About Ryckel
Ryckel Franklin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD. She focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns and aims to create a straightforward space to talk about what feels hard right now.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. She listens for patterns in relationships and mood. Then she and the client try small, workable changes to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Over six years of practice, Ryckel has supported people facing isolation, life transitions, and workplace stress. She also works with issues like attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver strain, and obsessive or compulsive thoughts. Her approach emphasizes strengths and real-life coping skills rather than jargon.
She describes her style as culturally aware and affirming. Ryckel pays attention to how identity and background shape experience. That helps when exploring topics like guilt, shame, commitment worries, or feeling disconnected from others.
In sessions she often focuses on communication patterns and practical steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations aim to clarify values and priorities, and to build routines that support mood and confidence. People who want a down-to-earth partner for change may find this approach helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Ryckel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on noticing and testing thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood; it helps people spot patterns and try new ways of thinking in everyday moments. Another approach emphasizes behavioral change and routines - small, concrete actions to reduce overwhelm, improve mood, and manage symptoms of depression or ADHD.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Ryckel treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. Together they check progress and adjust methods when needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for you and how to make sessions practical and effective within your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ryckel address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and ADHD, plus related areas like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and obsessive thoughts.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical steps people can use between sessions and clearer communication in relationships.
What is her clinical background?
Ryckel has six years of professional experience providing psychotherapy and support for mood and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in New Jersey as indicated by her New Jersey LCSW credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted, so scheduling is limited to those within the regions the therapist serves.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.