About Derrick
Derrick Humphrey brings 17 years of clinical experience to his practice. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) who works from Nebraska. Derrick combines practical problem-solving with attention to personal values so people can make steady changes in daily life.
Derrick offers straightforward, compassionate conversation. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career strain, and relationship concerns. He also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, men’s issues, life purpose, self-love, forgiveness, and workplace problems.
Background and approach
In sessions Derrick blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with solution-focused steps. That means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small experiments, and building on what already works. He also respects clients' spiritual beliefs and considers social and physical factors that affect mood and motivation.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and pace. Derrick works with clear, practical steps and invites regular check-ins so plans stay useful and realistic. He aims for conversations that feel grounded, respectful, and goal-oriented.
Choosing to begin therapy can feel hard. Derrick encourages people to take one small step at a time and adapts approaches to fit individual needs and values.
How therapeutic approaches and online care work together
Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps that move daily life forward. It helps when someone wants quick, concrete changes like improving communication or handling a stressful work situation. Cognitive-behavioral ideas look at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and test new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or low mood.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Derrick will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so the work fits the person’s needs and values.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels too much. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, managing homework between sessions, or getting support during busy days. These options make it simpler to keep steady progress while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Nebraska
- Languages
- English