About Derek
Derek Bonds helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and career strain. He supports those coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship concerns, and family issues. Derek also focuses on mood disorders, social anxiety, young adult issues, and questions of life purpose and isolation.
Derek is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and holds the LCPC credential as well. He has 17 years of clinical experience working in Colorado and beyond.
How Derek works
His background includes time in schools and on a college campus, where he provided counseling and supported student growth. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling. He has supervised graduate interns completing hours toward licensing and led an outpatient therapy department.
Those roles shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. In sessions Derek listens first and asks clear questions. He brings a mix of methods like cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical skills, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and existential reflection.
The goal is simple: help people move from stuck to steady and find hope again. People who work with Derek can expect encouragement, respect, and a steady partner in problem solving. He offers an outside perspective and helps clients explore options that fit their life.
He aims to build on each person’s strengths while addressing immediate challenges. Derek invites anyone curious about therapy to reach out and see if they are a good fit. He combines practical tools with thoughtful listening to help people take the next step toward feeling better.
Derek lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Derek works with
The areas below are the ones Derek selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
How Derek’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters and take small steps toward it. It focuses on values, present-moment awareness, and actions that build a meaningful life while managing difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to shift thinking and routine. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities, offering empathic listening and support so clients can find their own answers.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Derek works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. He combines approaches when helpful and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video works well for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skills practice, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats offer flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent with a busy life.
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A practical next step
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