- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Derick
Derick Farmer is a licensed social worker with nine years of clinical experience. He holds an LSCSW in Kansas and an LCSW in Missouri. He works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, mood disorders, and related challenges such as addiction and problems with sleep or self-esteem.
He focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches. Sessions look at current problems and habits, and build concrete skills to manage strong emotions and difficult moments. He aims to help clients improve communication, reduce isolation, and find more stability during life changes.
Derick uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That means clients can expect a mix of reflection and active skill practice. Conversations move between understanding emotions and trying new ways of coping.
He pays attention to values and personal strengths when setting goals. That can include addressing guilt and shame, forgiveness, control issues, or career and relationship concerns. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented, with time spent on tools that can be used outside sessions.
Derick practices in Missouri and provides services in English. He does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Derick applies his approaches online
Derick regularly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, sleep, and low mood. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness so people can respond differently in heated moments.He also draws on motivational interviewing to help clarify goals and increase readiness for change, and on solution-focused techniques to set short-term, achievable objectives. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He works with each person to see what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as the work progresses.
The practical benefits of working with a licensed professional online include making sessions easier to fit into a weekly routine and allowing follow-up conversations without extra travel. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only calls to reduce screen time, while others use video for face-to-face interaction and skills practice. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you can match appointments to your schedule.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, grief, mood disorders, addictions, sleep issues, self-esteem, and related concerns including guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He combines practical skills with reflective work to help people name and respond to guilt or shame. The focus is on learning coping strategies and improving self-directed behavior.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of experience as a licensed social worker working with mood-related concerns and grief and loss.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.