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Derrick Humphrey

Therapist · Nebraska

Derrick Humphrey

LMHC, LIMHP

Licensed counselor - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
17 years
Based in
Nebraska
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • CBT methods
  • Solution focused
  • Christian perspective

About Derrick

Derrick Humphrey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with 17 years of professional experience. He holds licensure in Florida and Nebraska and works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression.

Derrick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods as the primary ways he works with people. He also describes his perspective as informed by Christian faith, and he brings that as one element when clients want it included. Sessions typically involve clear, goal-oriented conversation and straightforward strategies to test between meetings.

Clients often come to him when they feel stuck at work, unsure about life purpose, or carrying guilt, shame, and isolation. He pays attention to practical problems like workplace issues and communication breakdowns. Derrick also supports men who are dealing with role expectations and self-love challenges.

In a session he will listen, talk through what matters most, and suggest small steps to try between meetings. He works with spiritual, social, physical, and mental aspects when clients prefer that broader view. Derrick aims to keep plans focused and measurable so progress can be reviewed.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The process is presented as a sequence of clear steps so people who are unsure what comes next can move forward one step at a time.

License and NPI on record

LMHC
Florida · MH10589
LIMHP
Nebraska · 3133

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Florida, Nebraska

Languages

English

How Derrick integrates structured methods into online work

Derrick describes his core methods as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to see if they change mood or outcomes. Solution-Focused work narrows attention to what someone wants to achieve now and identifies small, practical steps to move toward that goal.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach, reviewing how it went, and adjusting the plan together as progress and priorities change.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time on workdays. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to support steady, practical progress while you balance other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career questions, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, self-love, and workplace problems.

How does he approach someone feeling stuck?

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to set clear goals and try practical steps between sessions. Conversations aim to identify small experiments that test new ways of handling problems.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of professional work experience. That experience includes counseling people with anxiety, depression, career and relationship concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the credentials LMHC and LIMHP and is licensed in Florida and Nebraska. His listed location is Nebraska.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and local factors.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps begin the intake and scheduling process.

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