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Hello, my name is Buddy Duncan. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for well over twenty years. In my private practice I have worked with many individuals in crisis and transition. I began years ago working with those struggling with addiction issues. I then transitioned to several years working with those with severe medical issues and chronic pain. I have functioned as a Marriage Counselor in all of these years and specialized the last decade with grief and loss issues. I taught psychology in college for multiple years and served as an academic advisor to college students. My practice has been varied yet I have consistently practiced as a cognitive behavioral therapist who believes each person has the ability to make choices and decisions that can empower their lives to move in the direction of their choosing. My experience has allowed me to witness an abundance of people overcome complex challenges and move forward in a positive manner through talk therapy by offering healthy options in a safe non judgmental environment.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Buddy Duncan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in abroad array of topics.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month
My therapist is wonderful. He's a great listener and gives me great advice. I would recommend him to others.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
really good therapist, he help me get my confidence back
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mr. Duncan is an excellent therapist and I would highly recommend him for anyone. He blends an balanced amount of listening and introspection with empathy and task-specific goals to objectively make a change.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
A+ human being!
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is very helpful with stress and anxiety. Thanks to Buddy for the advice he has given.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Buddy is great. He is very Relatable in the sense that he speaks from a position of experience and wisdom, faithbased, very helpful, very informative, highly recommended. Thank you Buddy for all you do.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Buddy has a way of connecting and using great examples and stories to relate to my problems. He’s an incredible therapist
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Buddy is the best! He listens and opens up about his own personal experiences. Would highly recommend
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Bud has such an engaging personality. He’s patient, has a good sense of humor and seems genuinely to care about me and my issues. He’s very professional and would most definitely recommend him to others.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Buddy is great. He has a rare ability to relate with compassion. He is not afraid to admit to his own humanity. He’s very kind and thoughtful.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
He is very educated in his work and gives some of the best advice I have gotten in a long time.
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coaching
Over the past four weeks, my therapist Duncan has proven to be a great support in my journey toward mental wellness. He is a great listener and provides a safe space for me to express my thoughts and feelings. Duncan tells engaging stories about his life during our sessions that offer insight and help me understand the challenges I'm facing right now. He shows that he genuinely cares for the well-being of all his clients.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Buddy is the best - empathetic caring and articulate. He has lived it and been there so not only is he qualified but he gets it from many perspectives.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coaching
Very caring and experienced
Written on Jun 02, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Buddy is very genuine and knowledgeable.
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Buddy's compassionate approach to therapy helped me explore my feelings and experiences in a way that felt both validating and empowering.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Buddy has been an incredible source of support throughout the past few years I have worked with him. His ability to guide me through some of the most difficult and confusing times in my life has been invaluable. What sets him apart is his understanding of my problems I bring to our sessions and his skill in providing relevant suggestions, whether it's recommending books or articles to read, or helping me formulate a plan for the next steps or sending me thoughtful text messages that I can revisit in moments when I need to hear a voice of wisdom.
What truly impresses me is his remarkable memory and consistency. Even when I return for a session after a year, he recalls the details of our previous conversations, making it feel like we can pick up right where we left off. This level of continuity in our therapy has been instrumental in my progress and growth.
I consistently choose to return to him for therapy sessions because I trust his guidance. I can't recommend his services highly enough. If you're looking for a therapist who combines expertise with a genuine commitment to your success, look no further.
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Buddy for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Mr Buddy Duncan is an amazing therapist. He always has an upbeat spirit and is an wonderful spiritual guidance. He is extremely resourceful in my recovery process. He feels like a very supportive relative that I can open up to about anything. By far the best therapist I've spoken to.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Buddy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Buddy has made me feel comfortable from day one. He has been able to relate to were I am and recommend materials with exercises that resonate with me. I feel confident that with the support Buddy offers I can get back on track and where I feel I am doing life better again.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Buddy has been there for the past 3 years. He’s been a colleague, counselor, and friend. I like that he is a Christian Counselor for it helps me redirect my attention on God and knowing that He have the answers I seek. I’ve lost relationships, friends to death, my dad to death last year and Buddy was always willing to pray and correct my thinking and encourage my spirit. I’m am thankful that our paths met on BetterHelp! I wish him the best in all his endeavors as he enters into a new chapter his life and I in mines. Here’s to God helping us all through.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Buddy for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
I’ve been working with Buddy for over 2 years, dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, etc always there to listen and give advice, even there when I’m having a breakdown and I reach through messages and has the right words to put things into perspective and help me cope and feel better. Great listener, great with words, best counselor I’ve had
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Buddy for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Buddy is great, listens and gives the advice that you may not want to hear but that you need to hear. Always helpful and supportive in what was going on in my life!
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Buddy for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Best of the best!
Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Buddy is very wise and has a lot of great information to share. he is very encouraging. he hears me, believes in me and helps me believe in myself.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Buddy is a true man of God and gets me.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Buddy for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
We all need a Buddy in our lives. I found myself instantly at ease while working with him. Buddy is compassionate, sincere, and transparent. He's the best friend's dad that is willing to listen, not judge, and provide some wonderful insight. Buddy has lived a robust and interesting life - it comes shining through in his counsel. He offers unique insight, real-life experience, and kindness while not holding back. Thank you, Buddy!
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Buddy is a kind, caring person who listens to me and responds with helpful information. I truly appreciate our time together as he shares ideas and valuable support that is helping me to become my own person. Thank You Buddy.
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and sleeping disorders
Mr. Duncan has been very beneficial for my mental health. He is a person who I can talk with about day to day concerns and not feel overwhelmed. He has a calming nature and I always feel positive after our sessions. He listens, interprets, and always has a way of helping me to critically think about ways to be happy, humble, and healthy in my lifestyle. I'm very grateful to have met him and appreciate all of the help he has given me.
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Buddy is like catching up with an old friend once a week, and he has great wisdom and insight. He has helped me in my daily life , in so many ways!
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Buddy has been very attentive and great with sharing things he thinks will help our process in healing
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Buddy's wise, compassionate and offers a perspective. Very likeable and caring. Great counselor!
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Buddy is easy to talk to and he genuinely cares, I love his logical approach and it makes it easy for me to understand.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate Buddy so much! He’s so easy to talk to, and he’s a great listener! He’s helped me to find my hope again! I enjoy our sessions, I always feel mentally relieved afterwards. It feels like I’m talking to a wise and experienced friend. I love his advice and I really take it to heart. He’s wonderful! I definitely recommend Buddy!
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Buddy is the best!
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Buddy is the most fitting name possible.
Buddy is a wonderful listener with tons of life experience, passion, patience, and perspective.
If you are fortunate enough to make it on his schedule you are blessed!
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Buddy is great! His examples are wonderful, he is incredibly patient and he never judges you for your decisions only councils you on them. Truly a life changing person
Written on May 03, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
What I appreciate is Buddy says things that makes sense and makes me look at things differently. Also he is easy to talk to.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I like him because he is understanding and down to earth. I can relate to him and he seems to get what I'm talking about. He gives me great things to think about and he is very encouraging. I feel safe in opening up to him with everything and don't feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. He put me at ease from the first session until the last.
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 4 weeks
Buddy and I are new in the therapeutic process, but already I really appreciate the fact that he is committed to helping me craft a better life for myself.
Written on Apr 01, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Buddy is making my first experiences with therapy free of my previous concerns or fears of what it “might be.” I feel heard and understood fully.
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So loving, understanding, and very helpful. A counselor certainly blessed with the Holy Spirit who speaks God’s word into his counsel and affirms that God is present through your troubles. I would recommend Buddy to anyone in need of spiritual counsel!
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Buddy is the real deal. He is the easiest person in the world to talk to and is very open. I feel like I’ve known him for 20 years.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Buddy cares about who I am and what my concerns are. His thoughts and recommended reading material have been very helpful in getting my stressors under control. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Buddy for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
Buddy is willing and with the expertise and knowledge required to help.
He listens and looks constantly for the best way to help.
He is great.
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Buddy is a tremendous counselor and person. He brings an energy and vitality to his work that is infectious. I genuinely look forward to our sessions because I always feel so appreciated and respected by Buddy.
Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I’ve seen so many therapists and Buddy is the only one that has truly helped me overcome my traumatic events. I’ve seen Buddy for a year and he has helped me through major grief and depression after I lost my father. He’s an amazing listener, really understanding and knows what advice to give based off each situation I have.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
He is not afraid to ask the needed questions.
Written on Sep 30, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 4 months
Buddy is everything we could possibly ask for in a counselor! A licensed therapist AND a retired church pastor. This man KNOWS people.
Written on Sep 15, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Outstanding!
Written on Sep 09, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Buddy is great! He is quick to respond, sends great resources, and understands me.
Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Buddy Duncan is a good listener, gives great feedback, and is incredibly positive. He knows what he is doing, and has positively impacted the way i interpret the problems in my life. He knows how to make suggestions with out any force or judgment. He seems to really care about what he is doing, this is not just a job to him, he cares about people.
Written on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
I’m so grateful to have met Buddy.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Buddy has been really helpful and kind.
Written on Apr 11, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 4 months
I have had several calls with Buddy. I enjoyed each of them. At times I was very anxious and his calming nature and good tactics helped me overcome this.
He is a very good listener (remembers things for months!) and his solutions are practical. Overall would recommend Buddy.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
It's early in our process, but Buddy is very responsive and insightful and offers plenty of food for thought.
Written on Mar 05, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Professional, kind and understanding of my needs with counseling.
Written on Feb 29, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 6 months
First session with Buddy was better than expected. Very calm and inviting manner. I appreciated the peaceful tone in his voice.
Written on Feb 28, 2020 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Excellent counselor.
Written on Nov 21, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Buddy Duncan. This man has been a God send. He's gracious and compassionate. Gentle and caring. A loving man, a friend when a friend is needed. I don't much see him as a counselor as much as I do a friend and confidant, a friend that is an amazing counselor. Thank you Buddy, much love.
Written on Nov 07, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
What else can I say? Buddy is great. He offers me the support and guidance that I need in order to attain the insights I need to change my life for the better. In Buddy I find that I have a trusted counselor and advocate.
Written on Nov 04, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Buddy is an exceptional counselor and makes it his goal to understand what's going on in your life before launching into suggestions or counsel. Highly recommended.
Written on Oct 07, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 3 months
Buddy was an incredible counselor! He’s very knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful, and a great man of God. Not only did he provide me with clinical help and advice for my anxiety and depression but was incredible at merging my faith throughout my time with him. I was blown away at the fact that someone could orchestrate counseling so well with the word of God. Buddy always had the best insight and knew verses that were always so powerful and applicable to my weekly stressors. As a training physician myself, I felt that Buddy was exceedingly qualified to help me with my mental health. It was very rewarding to not only learn how to cope with my anxiety and depression clinically but also how to incorporate my faith and God in my daily life. Thank you buddy for your time and energy! You helped me more than you could ever know!
Written on Oct 02, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month
Buddy is my guide to changing my life. He has been a swiss army knife of help. He has helped with my marriage, self confidence, business struggles and development, anxiety, weight loss, and organization and optimization of my life. Two of the characteristics I love about Buddy.
1. He has this incredible ability of knowing when to talk and when to listen. He know when you need to hear some advice or truth to getting you moving in the right direction, but switches to listening at the perfect moment so you can get things out and make connections by saying things out loud.
2. Buddy is "therapy google". He always has the perfect book, article, video, quote, podcast, or person to follow for what you need and are working on. After every session he will send me a few resources to find just the information I need.
He's easy to schedule appt with and accommodating of what you need. Very positive and encouraging too. I have never done therapy before and had no idea what to expect and cynical of its effectiveness. Therapy has helped far more than I ever could have imagined. I am getting my life back on track and doing more than I thought possible.
Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Buddy was incredibly affirming and helpful during a rocky season. I am thankful for his listening ear and pastoral spirit.
Written on Sep 04, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 1 month
Thank you for all of your help, Buddy!
Written on Aug 20, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Buddy was the perfect choice for me. He has the experience and insight to understand my issues.
Written on Jul 28, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I was very impressed with Buddy's insight and knowledge.
Written on Jul 19, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Buddy is a complete professional, as somebody who has always been skeptical of therapy, Buddy immediately made me feel at ease and was able to help me articulate my exact concerns. I would highly recommend Buddy to any of my friends. Everybody needs a Buddy.
Written on Jul 19, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues
Buddy is incredibly helpful. He has a wealth of knowledge, resources, and quotes that seem to illustrate and address exactly what I am experiencing. He provides insight and alternate considerations without telling you what to do (darn it!). Buddy is an active listener and seems to be able to articulate exactly what I might be thinking or trying express - even when I cannot express it concisely myself. He seems to have a never ending resource bank of books and coaching methods that he relies upon to support my needs. I can not recommend Buddy highly enough - select (and share) with confidence!
Written on Jul 18, 2019 after therapy with Buddy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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