Nancy Moreno-Derks, PsyD.,LMFT

My communication style

My communication style is calm and personable. It's important to me that you feel safe talking with me about anything. When you feel the safety of a nurturing environment through my demeanor and acceptance, our work together is fulfilling.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist in high school and focused on completing the well-rounded education that I felt I would need to become the best therapist I could be. Having come from a background where I was not accepted by peers, I learned to utilize resilience and dedication as tools for seeking success as a therapist.

My goals for you

We'll set initial goals for therapy in the first session. I encourage you to see your life as a journey, not a destination. I meet you where you are and assist you in naming what you'd like to accomplish, so together we determine how we'll work over time.

Our first session

Our first session together will be spent talking about how you’ve been feeling recently and what brought you to therapy. I will be asking several questions so that I can understand why you may be feeling the way that you do. Our first session is about building a connection with each other, which can lead to mutual trust as we continue our work.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx