About Dericka
Dericka Dotson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She speaks English and brings five years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. Her manner is relaxed and conversational to make it easy to begin talking about difficult topics.
Dericka uses a person-centered, solution-focused stance. She asks what has helped before and builds on those strengths. Sessions emphasize practical skills and real steps someone can try between meetings.
How Dericka works
Early meetings focus on current functioning and personal goals. She tailors the pace and techniques to fit each person's preferences and learning style. That approach means therapy is adapted rather than the same for everyone.
Dericka also addresses family strain, communication problems, and challenges connected to adoption or foster care. She works with mood disorders, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation or low self-worth. Her sessions can be attended by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules per the therapist's availability.
What Dericka works with
The areas below are the ones Dericka selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Approaches that shape online sessions
Dericka uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem-solving. A person-centered approach focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, listening for what matters most and building on individual strengths to set goals. A solution-focused method narrows attention to workable steps and small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable, which helps with anxiety, stress, and mood problems.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made or as new challenges arise.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or people who prefer typing. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy week.
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