Derrick Hurst , LCSW, LSCSW

Derrick Hurst is a licensed clinical social worker based in Kansas who brings eight years of professional experience to his work with individuals and families. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, resolve family conflicts, and recover from trauma and abuse, while also supporting growth in motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Derrick approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for the strengths that will help them move through challenges toward more satisfying daily life.

He holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW, clinical social work licenses that reflect advanced training to provide psychotherapy and clinical support. Derrick emphasizes that taking the first step toward change takes courage, and he offers steady, respectful guidance as clients explore goals, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships. His style blends empathy with practical strategies so clients can pursue a more fulfilling and happier life on their own terms.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Growth

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and strengths. It creates space for people to explore goals, values, and relationships while the therapist offers nonjudgmental support and encouragement - this approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and managing stress.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted support for processing and recovering from traumatic experiences, using methods that balance safety and gradual healing to reduce the impact of trauma on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Derrick works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions take place - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to engage from home, during work breaks, or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it fits into a client's life.