Derrick Collins , LPC

Derrick Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 29 years of experience who focuses on family and adolescent therapy. He has worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety, low motivation, organizational challenges, and a range of family and relationship difficulties. He has also supported clients as they explore spiritual concerns as part of their personal growth and healing.

His therapeutic style is a directed, interactive conversation designed to move at a pace the client can manage within a caring, non-judgmental environment. He describes his approach as eclectic, drawing on cognitive-behavioral methods, solution-focused techniques, brief therapy, and humanistic principles to tailor care to each person's needs. Derrick regards the decision to seek therapy as an act of courage and considers it a privilege to support individuals and families as they take next steps. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that reflects professional training and state licensure.

Approach-focused online therapy with Derrick Collins

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation or organization. It is a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on patterns in thinking and action.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotions and attachment patterns to strengthen relationships and family bonds. It helps partners and family members understand emotional responses and develop more secure, connected interactions.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and small, actionable steps to create change. It is especially useful for clients seeking brief, goal-oriented work around communication, coping with life transitions, or career and parenting concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Derrick works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor a combination of methods that best supports each person's objectives.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver structured interventions, practical tools, and ongoing support through these remote formats while adapting pace and techniques to the client's situation.