Hi there, I'm Derek!
I work with people from many cultures and backgrounds, bringing cultural humility and curiosity to every connection. I'm a seasoned general clinician who meets clients as human beings first. You feeling safe, not judged, and supported is the foundation for our work together.
My focus
I specialize in trauma recovery, trauma symptom management, anxiety, and depression. I'm comfortable working with most clinical issues and strive to meet clients where they are.
My approach
Negative moods, self-rejection, and unhelpful thoughts diminish life's quality. Healthy emotional flow is key to embracing joy and processing challenges. We're often taught to reject feelings, which fuels depression and anxiety. Learning to accept feelings helps us process past and present effectively, empowering us to respond versus react.
Expertise
Specialties
Treatment approaches
Focus populations
Therapy types
- Individual Therapy
Ages served
- Adults
Practice
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- All Savers
- Allegiance
- Allied
- Anthem