Derek is a passionate and understanding therapist who truly wishes to recognize you as a whole person. His goal is to create a safe and collaborative space for the client to feel autonomous and empowered, while working together to improve motivation, self-confidence, and overall performance in daily aspects of life. Derek acknowledges that attending therapy takes courage, and making changes for a better life are difficult, but achievable. He wishes to help you grow as a human being, challenge you to understand yourself and the world around you from a deeper perspective, and feel comfortable in your own shoes.

• OCD &Anxiety
• Depression 
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Trauma
• Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Stress management
• Improved Performance
• Communication & Relationship Issues
• Achieving Goals
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Life Transitions and Adjustments
• Men’s Issues

• Cognitive Behavioral
• Person-Centered
• Psychodynamics
• Sport and Performance Psychology

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Derek holds a Master’s Degree in Performance/Sport Psychology with training in Applied Sport Science from California University of Pennsylvania. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. 

Derek came to the mental health field as a second career, after working as an amateur, college, and professional American-Football coach in the United States and Mexico, as well as overseas in countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Russia, the Philippines, Israel, and Australia. 

During his time as a coach, he worked with many different cultures, backgrounds, and ages. He also operated a successful personal training business in Moscow, Russia where he worked with females and males to improve mental and athletic performance. In his time as a college coach, he was able to help his 15+ players achieve academic or athletic scholarships to higher-level educational institutions.