About Derrick
Derrick Humphrey is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of professional experience. He holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska while also maintaining licensure in Florida. Derrick aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for people who are nervous or unsure.
He describes his work as grounded in practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and finding workable solutions. Derrick blends attention to spiritual life with social, physical, and psychological needs when that matters to the person sitting in the session.
How Derrick works
He listens for what matters most and then tailors conversation and goals to each person’s situation. Derrick commonly helps people dealing with stress and anxiety, low mood, career pressure, relationship strains, and problems with self-esteem. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, forgiveness, self-love, workplace issues, and men's issues.
Sessions aim to clarify priorities and build small, practical steps people can try between meetings. His approach is straightforward and goal-focused while leaving room for spiritual concerns when clients want that included. Derrick supports people who prefer a clear plan and regular check-ins.
He guides pacing so progress fits into everyday life and current responsibilities.
What Derrick works with
The areas below are the ones Derrick selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LIMHP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Nebraska |
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Online support options
Approaches that focus on thoughts and solutions
Derrick uses practical, evidence-based methods that help people change unhelpful thinking and identify clear paths forward. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at how thoughts influence mood and behavior and teach skills to challenge and reframe negative thinking patterns. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small, achievable steps and on building strengths people already have to reach their goals.Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. Derrick collaborates with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in and adapts the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and realistic.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone calls can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in quickly, fit brief sessions into a busy day, or keep an ongoing conversation between longer meetings. These formats offer flexibility and help make consistent work on goals more achievable.
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