
RYAN DECOOK
Behavioral Health Content Advisor & Writer
I help organizations create mental health content that resonates, builds trust, and engages clients, partners, and teams.
I partner with forward-thinking organizations and leaders across behavioral health, healthcare, and mission-driven sectors.
Many organizations struggle to find the time or clinical expertise to create high-quality mental health messaging. Others rely on non-clinical writers, internal marketing teams, or AI tools.
The result is content that may sound accurate but feels generic—missing the nuance, credibility, and human depth that both audiences and search algorithms now reward.
Through clinically-informed strategy, writing, and workshops, I help organizations:
- Clarify complex mental health topics so they’re accessible, compelling, and trustworthy
- Create content that resonates, stands out, and inspires action
- Strengthen credibility and thought leadership in the behavioral health space
ABOUT RYAN

Ryan DeCook is a licensed therapist, writer, and educator specializing in clear, credible, and human-centered behavioral health communication.
As a clinician, Ryan brings evidence-based rigor and nuance to complex mental health topics. As a former startup founder and HR director in a growing tech company, he understands how mental health messaging must support real organizational goals.
He brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, business leadership experience, and lived understanding of his own healing journey—allowing him to create content and trainings that are evidence-based, outcome-driven, and deeply human.
SERVICES

Content Strategy & Writing
Clinician-crafted content designed to build trust, authority, and long-term engagement
Newletters
Thoughtful, evidence-based mental health content that builds trust, develops authority, and engages with potential clients, donors, partners, or internal teams. These are designed as ongoing communications to build an audience over time, not one-off emails.
Ghostwriting and Expert Content
Articles, blogs, op-eds, and white papers that position leaders and organizations as trusted voices in behavioral health. Each piece is grounded in clinical expertise and research, crafted to connect with real people and inspire meaningful action.
Educational Guides
Practical, research-driven resources on anxiety, panic, stress management, trauma, and burnout, tailored for workplaces, non-profits, and health organizations. These guides can serve as cornerstone resources or part of a broader strategic content program.
All writing engagements include an initial stategy session to define the audience, goals and outcomes along with ongoing strategic guidance to ensure content aligns with organizational priorities.

Education & Training
Evidence-based workshops and trainings that translate mental health expertise into real-world impact
Workshops for Organizations
Engaging, evidence-based sessions on stress, anxiety, and panic management, burnout, and trauma-informed workplaces. Workshops are designed to leave teams with actionable tools, strengthen workplace culture, and can be delivered as a standalone event or a recurring series.
Professional Trainings for Mental Health Providers
Evidence-based trainings for clinicians and coaches focused on practical approaches to treating panic, anxiety, trauma, stress, and burnout. Sessions are clinically rigorous and highly applicable to real-world practice.
Speaking Engagements
Inspiring keynotes and presentations that elevate awareness of mental health, spark engagement, and motivate practical action across organizations and communities.
Ryan has produced content for organizations that collectively serve millions of mental health clients and over 300,000 providers
“Ryan is a sharp, nimble writer whose deep clinical expertise is evident in each article he produces. His informative and research-backed content has proven to be a valuable addition.”
— Madeline Bilis, Managing Editor, Headway
“Ryan's teaching style kept participants engaged from start to finish, seamlessly weaving together theory, clinical application, and interactive discussion. We can’t wait to have him back!”
— Jaymee Catapano, Clinical Education Programs Manager, Alma
WORK WITH RYAN
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