About Derrick
Derrick Prichard helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He brings 22 years of professional experience and holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials. Derrick aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Conversations are tailored to what a person needs right now. Derrick listens first, then helps set practical goals and small steps people can try between sessions.
How Derrick works
Derrick uses well-known therapeutic approaches to guide work in the room. He draws on client-centered listening to create space for people to speak honestly. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
For relationship concerns he brings in aspects of the Gottman Method and systemic thinking to map patterns and improve communication. These tools are used to understand interaction patterns and reduce conflict over time. Sessions focus on real-life change.
Derrick helps people build coping skills, manage strong feelings, and regain a sense of control. Plans are adjusted as needs shift, so the work stays practical and relevant. He practices in Kansas and conducts sessions in English.
People looking for steady, respectful support for emotional struggles can expect a collaborative approach and clear next steps.
Derrick lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
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.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Registers | LCMFT, LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kansas |
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Online support options
How approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and meeting people where they are; it helps create a space to talk honestly about stress, grief, or personal doubts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new actions that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Derrick will discuss goals, preferences, and immediate needs and then recommend methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when a camera is not wanted, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins and shorter, flexible exchanges. These options help people connect from different locations and schedules while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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