Richard

Dr Richard Tuck

Clinical Psychologist

“Experienced psychologist with advanced training using integrated approaches, including CBT and hypnotherapy, to achieve goals efficiently.”

About Me

As an experienced clinical psychologist, I work with individuals ready to develop practical ways forward. My approach integrates proven methods like CBT and hypnotherapy to help you achieve your goals efficiently. We can explore challenges together, focusing on clear steps and lasting change. This support is ideal for those seeking direct, effective strategies to make real progress in their lives.

Approach

Sessions prioritize efficiency and integration, moving quickly from assessment to targeted practice so time feels productive. In my Melville office and via secure online sessions in English, we set short, manageable tasks, try brief behavioral experiments, and use hypnosis selectively to interrupt unhelpful patterns and reduce pain or panic. Between appointments I share concise coaching notes and simple exercises to build momentum, while session pacing stays focused, collaborative, and skills-oriented. This approach fits people facing anxiety, addiction, or major life transitions who want steady, practical progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

Psychologist

Qualifications

Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva University

Service Areas

Private Practice Office - Main Office

In-person & Online

Melville, New York

United States