Therapist profile
Derrick Hurst, LCSW, LSCSW
LCSW in Kansas - Family and stress concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Trauma-focused work
About Derrick
Derrick Hurst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Derrick presents straightforward help for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed by everyday pressures at home.
He sees adults who are managing life changes, mood struggles, or relationship strain with parents, partners, or other relatives. Derrick uses clear conversation to identify what matters most and to set simple, practical goals. Sessions are aimed at pacing change and building on strengths clients already have.
His approach draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to notice thought patterns and try small shifts. He also uses mindfulness tools to calm tense moments and solution-focused steps to map immediate next moves. For people coping with past hurts, trauma-focused methods are included to address painful memories more directly.
Derrick pays attention to how attachment and communication shape daily interactions. He helps with caregiver stress, anger, guilt and shame, and challenges like impulsivity or isolation. He also supports those navigating divorce or separation and people working through questions about life purpose or midlife changes.
Sessions typically combine talking, practical exercises, and short skills practice between meetings. Derrick encourages clients to try approaches and then refine them together based on what works. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session so sessions can start focused and efficient.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Derrick uses client-centered work to keep sessions focused on what matters to each person. That approach means the conversation starts with the client's priorities and builds from their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.Mindfulness techniques are taught as simple practices to calm the body and refocus attention during stressful moments. These practices can help with panic, anger, and rumination by offering easy skills to use between sessions. Derrick also draws on trauma-focused work when past events are driving current distress, combining careful pacing with practical coping tools.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derrick will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. He adjusts plans in response to what the person finds useful, keeping changes gradual and actionable.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between work or caregiving tasks. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to fit everyday routines rather than promising a fixed outcome.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques and uses mindfulness when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with adults on stress, motivation, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Does he work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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