About Derrick
Dr. Derrick Williams helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He approaches each person with respect and sensitivity.
He aims to build a practical plan that fits individual needs and goals. He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, and has 35 years of professional experience. That background includes work across a variety of settings.
He draws on years of practice to tailor conversations and a treatment plan to each person he sees.
How Derrick works
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Derrick listens first, then helps people identify small changes that add up. He emphasizes clear steps people can try between meetings to track progress and build confidence.
He also supports people facing issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, infidelity, intellectual disability, jealousy, postpartum depression, and self-harm. These additional focus areas inform how he shapes care for people with similar histories or needs. People can expect a compassionate and practical approach.
Derrick encourages honest talk and collaborative planning. He works to help people move toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life.
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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How evidence-based approaches work online
Two common evidence-based techniques are skills-focused problem solving and behavioral activation. Skills-focused problem solving breaks worries into specific problems and turns them into manageable steps, which helps with stress, anxiety, and anger. Behavioral activation emphasizes small, doable activities to counter low mood and lift motivation, which can help with depression and low self-esteem.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try methods that match a person's needs. If one strategy doesn't fit, adjustments are made together until a workable plan emerges.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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