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LCSW, LSCSW

Derrick Hurst, LCSW, LSCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Derrick

Derrick Hurst is a licensed social worker practicing in Kansas who brings eight years of clinical experience to his work with adults facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a strengths-based view, helping people draw on their own knowledge and resources to address concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and issues affecting self-esteem and motivation. Derrick holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and frames therapy as a collaborative journey where the client’s perspective guides the process.

His style blends practical strategies with empathic support, using evidence-informed approaches to help clients manage symptoms and navigate life transitions. Derrick often focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and identifying patterns that contribute to difficulties such as anger, impulsivity, isolation, or relationship strain.

He aims to create a space where clients can explore goals, increase resilience, and move toward greater well-being over time.

Approach and Access: Therapy Methods in an Online Setting



Derrick often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working from the client's own goals. This approach helps people feel heard and respected while exploring personal strengths and values. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches skills for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and addressing unhelpful patterns.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to identify which strategies best align with the client’s needs, preferences, and goals, and adjustments are made along the way as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer several practical benefits for engaging in this work. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face conversations from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible check-ins and step-by-step support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue skill-building and reflection in ways that match each person’s schedule and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Derrick commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and anger, along with related areas like attachment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, blending empathic listening with practical techniques to help clients develop coping skills and clarify goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people facing mood concerns, stressors, trauma-related issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Derrick holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials with license details MO LCSW 2024017825 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 4366, and he practices in Kansas.
In which languages can someone work with him?
Sessions are offered in English; he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTAnger managementDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Missouri

Languages

English

What Derrick can help with

Derrick Hurst works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Derrick works with clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and motivation.

How Derrick approaches therapy

Derrick's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Derrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kansas.