- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and mindfulness
About Derrick
Derrick Hurst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, practicing in Kansas with eight years of professional experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family conflicts, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Derrick frames clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on their strengths.
Derrick uses straightforward conversation to help people name what’s most troubling them. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that make anxiety and low mood worse. From there he outlines small, practical steps clients can try between sessions.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. Mindfulness approaches are offered to help people ground themselves during stressful moments.
Derrick also brings Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused tools when addressing specific problems or past painful events. That might mean identifying small changes that make day-to-day life easier or working through a clear plan for coping with flashbacks and strong emotions.
Sessions are practical and action-oriented while keeping the client’s goals central. Derrick aims to help people build skills they can use on their own, such as managing panic episodes, improving communication, or reducing isolation. He works in English and practices in Kansas.
Therapeutic approaches Derrick uses and how they work online
Derrick frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and testing new ways of thinking. Mindfulness teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity during stressful moments and can help with panic or ongoing worry.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s perspective and pace. That approach keeps the work collaborative so goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Derrick will help find which combination of methods fits a person’s needs and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed route.
If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their regular environment and bring real-life situations into discussion during a session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family conflict, self-esteem, motivation, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside practical methods like CBT and mindfulness to identify small, manageable steps clients can try between visits.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and related issues.
Which credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.