- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Derrick
Derrick Collins is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 29 years of clinical experience based in Georgia. He focuses on common early adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, career concerns, relationships, and issues young adults face when navigating life changes. He also works with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, and family problems.
Derrick uses a directed, interactive conversational style. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape short-term goals and clearer next steps.
He often helps people break problems into manageable parts. That can mean learning specific skills for anxiety, adjusting patterns that affect relationships, or planning steps toward work and study goals. He describes his approach as eclectic and adapts methods to what a person needs in the moment.
Derrick aims to keep pace with the client and avoid pushing harder than they can handle. Conversations are non-judgmental and paced for steady progress rather than sudden leaps. He also addresses spiritual concerns when they come up as part of someone’s personal context.
Over nearly three decades of practice he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including communication problems, isolation and life purpose questions. Those who choose to work with him will find a practical, conversational therapist who focuses on clear steps forward.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Derrick commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in practical, online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on current strengths and small, concrete steps that move a person toward clear goals.He also draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand patterns in close relationships. That approach looks at how emotions shape interactions and helps build different ways of responding when connection feels difficult.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Derrick treats the choice of method as collaborative and adjusts plans based on a person’s needs, goals, and what feels most useful in session. He checks in and shifts focus as progress or priorities change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, session length, and any practical needs so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of young adult problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, career and relationship issues and many concerns common in early adulthood such as feeling stuck after university or work changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a directed, interactive conversational style focused on practical steps and short-term goals. Methods are adapted to what the client needs in the moment.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including depression, addictions, grief and family problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with Michigan and Georgia LPC credentials and is based in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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