- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Derrick
Derrick Collins is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 29 years of experience based in Georgia. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and parenting challenges. He also works with issues like grief, workplace problems, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Derrick uses a straightforward, conversational style. Sessions tend to be directed and interactive. He adapts ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and humanistic approaches to fit what each person brings to the room.
People can expect practical conversation about what is happening now and what small changes might help. Derrick listens for patterns in feelings and behavior, and then offers simple tools to try between sessions. He also addresses spiritual or meaning questions when they come up.
Across nearly three decades of practice Derrick has worked with adults facing complex life issues and transitions. He pays attention to communication and control struggles, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and problems tied to work or purpose. He is open to discussing process addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, and self-harm thoughts when they are presented.
Sessions focus on clear steps and doable strategies rather than long, abstract talks. Derrick encourages straightforward goal setting and regular check-ins on progress. To start, he asks people to describe their main concerns and what they hope will be different, then they choose a next step together.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Derrick commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name difficult emotions and relationship patterns. EFT is often used to shift how people respond to attachment and closeness concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to create small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear goals and practical steps to move forward rather than lengthy problem analysis.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Derrick discusses goals and preferences with each person and then recommends which methods to prioritize. Together they check what is working and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant to current needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people video sessions let them use body language and facial cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is preferable. The therapist will review practical arrangements and help choose a format that suits daily routines and scheduling constraints.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction issues, grief, parenting struggles, career and workplace problems, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a directed, interactive conversation style that combines practical tools and discussion. Sessions focus on concrete steps and checking progress over time.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Michigan and Georgia and is located in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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