Derrick Collins helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.
01About Derrick
Derrick Collins helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, self-esteem concerns, career stress, and the strain of parenting. Derrick is an LPC with nearly three decades of experience and works with adults seeking practical support and clearer direction.
Derrick uses a conversational, directed style in sessions. He focuses on clear steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations are paced to match what each person can handle, with a caring, nonjudgmental tone.
Background and approach
Over 29 years Derrick has blended several methods to meet different needs. He commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He uses solution-focused strategies to set concrete, short-term goals.
He also employs emotionally focused ideas when relationship or intimacy issues are central. That approach helps people identify feelings and change how they connect with others. Derrick works with concerns like trauma, process addictions, self-harm, workplace issues, and social anxiety by combining these practical tools.
Derrick aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented. He helps people find a clearer sense of purpose, repair communication problems, and build healthier habits. Sessions are intended to leave clients with real next steps they can try between meetings.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401005837 · expires October 2028
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC014883 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1770246803 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Derrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Derrick names
These are the methods Derrick names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Derrick’s Approaches Work Online
Derrick often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides clear tools for tackling anxiety, depression, and workplace or school problems.He also applies emotionally focused ideas to relationship and intimacy concerns, helping people name their feelings and shift how they relate to others. That approach can be useful when communication patterns cause repeated conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Derrick works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they try options and adjust based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is good for a full, face-to-face conversation; phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Chat or messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep consistent work on goals without long travel times.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Derrick address in sessions
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy issues. He also helps with career stress, parenting strain, and problems like self-harm or process addictions.
How would you describe his therapy style
His style is a directed, interactive conversation that moves at the client’s pace. Sessions focus on practical steps and gentle challenge without judgment.
What sort of experience does he bring
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and has developed an eclectic approach across his career.
Where is he based and what are his credentials
He practices in Georgia and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC with prior registrations in MI LPC and GA LPC.
Which languages are available for sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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