- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Derick
Derick Farmer is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience in Missouri and Kansas. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and mood-related concerns. He helps people who are struggling with everyday pressures and major life changes.
He focuses on practical skills people can use right away. Sessions often cover communication skills, coping strategies for stress, and ways to reduce social isolation. He also addresses sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and relationship difficulties in one-on-one work.
Derick draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete behavior changes. He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and grounding skills, and Motivational Interviewing when people want help making changes but feel stuck.
People can expect a mix of goal-focused work and emotional processing. He balances learning new coping tools with talking through difficult feelings. Sessions aim to be direct and practical so clients can try strategies between meetings.
His background includes supporting people with mood disorders, grief and loss, and workplace stress. He also addresses issues such as addiction, chronic illness and disability, codependency, impulsivity, and isolation. Sessions are offered in English and follow the licensure indicated by his KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Derick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT tends to focus on clear steps, homework, and tracking small changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills teach practical techniques like distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment attention and reduce reactivity, with simple exercises for breathing and noticing bodily sensations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derick will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove commute time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working on anxiety, grief, mood, and stress-related goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, mood concerns, and related issues such as sleep problems, low self-esteem, addiction, and relationship struggles.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a goal-focused approach that mixes skills training and emotional processing, emphasizing practical tools people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working as a social worker with adults in Missouri and Kansas.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work and how do I get started?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.