- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Men's issues
About Derrick
Derrick McCullom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family problems, and the upheaval that comes with life changes. Derrick also focuses on relationship strain, grief, anger, depression, life purpose, men's issues, and challenges common to young adults.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations center on what feels hard now and what small steps could make daily life easier. Derrick listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with each person to try different ways of responding to them.
In sessions he encourages honest talk about feelings and reactions. He focuses on clear goals and concrete skills rather than lengthy theory. People leaving college, starting first jobs, or trying to make sense of their next steps often find this approach useful.
Derrick describes the work as collaborative. He helps people name what matters and then tests approaches that might help. Progress is measured in changes to routines, thinking, or behavior that make everyday life less strained.
For anyone weighing whether to try counseling, Derrick recommends a first short conversation to see if the style fits. He provides care in English and practices in Michigan as an LPC.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Derrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying stressful or anxious thoughts, testing them against real situations, and practicing alternative responses to reduce worry and improve mood. This can help with anxiety, stress, and low mood.Another approach emphasizes small behavioral changes and routine adjustments to break cycles of anger, grief, or avoidance. It involves trying concrete actions between sessions and reviewing what helped or didn’t. That practical focus is useful for people coping with life transitions or searching for clearer life purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derrick will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they choose techniques that fit those aims. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where methods are tried and adjusted based on what actually helps.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments work around study or work. Licensed professionals can use different ways of meeting; discuss format preferences when you schedule.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family problems, relationship strain, grief, anger, and depression, as well as life purpose and issues common to young adults.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skills you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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