- Down-to-earth guidance
- Goal-focused tools
- Values-informed care
About Derrick
He draws on 16 years of overall experience in counseling, including four years in private practice and additional work as an independent contractor. Derrick commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses Solution-Focused techniques to set clear goals and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and skills. Derrick blends problem-solving with exploration of values and personal strengths. He also integrates faith-based perspectives when clients request that angle as part of their work.
People who come to Derrick often want help with parenting strain, intimacy issues, sexual trauma, ADHD-related challenges, or coping with life transitions. He also supports clients working through process addictions, panic attacks, and multicultural concerns. Derrick aims to help each person move toward a more manageable day-to-day routine.
To begin, Derrick asks clients to identify clear goals and to try practical tools between sessions. He offers conversational, down-to-earth guidance and focuses on steps that fit into a client’s life. The plan evolves as progress and needs change.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia
Languages
English
How Derrick Uses Practical Therapies Online
Derrick commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, achievable goals and small steps that build toward change.Finding the right approach is part of the first conversations. Derrick works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He listens for what is most important to the client and adjusts tools and pacing as the work unfolds.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into weekdays, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule brief check-ins between other commitments. Derrick aims to structure sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings and track progress in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Derrick address?
He works with stress and anxiety plus mood issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He favors practical, conversational therapy that targets clear goals and daily skills. Sessions balance problem-solving with personal reflection.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Derrick holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 16 years of experience in counseling, including private practice work and contractor roles.
Where is Derrick located and licensed?
He practices in Oklahoma and holds LPC credentials; the profile lists AR LPC and GA LPC as credential details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Derrick?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.