Derek Bonds
Hope-focused counselor guiding practical change
LPC, LCPC Colorado
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Derek
Derek Bonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 17 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Background and approach
He brings experience from agency settings, schools, and college counseling, and has supported students and adults through life transitions, self-esteem and motivation challenges, and career-related struggles. His training includes work supervising graduate interns and leading an outpatient therapy department, along with teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling.
His style emphasizes respect, encouragement, and collaboration, grounded in approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy. Derek centers the client as the expert on their life while offering perspective, practical strategies, and space to explore meaning and purpose.
He often focuses on restoring hope as a catalyst for change and supports people dealing with issues like compassion fatigue, anger, loneliness, mood disorders, and life purpose concerns. Based in Colorado, he accepts international clients and offers sessions that adapt to each person’s needs and goals.
Derek invites prospective clients to connect and determine whether his collaborative, strengths-oriented approach fits their journey toward greater balance and well-being.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and workplace stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and practice psychological flexibility by using mindfulness and committed action to address avoidance and meaning-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a collaborative relationship where the therapist creates a supportive space for clients to explore feelings and personal goals.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying out techniques from different models and adjusting based on what proves most helpful in sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, school, caregiving, or geographic distance from Colorado. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between appointments while fitting therapy into a busy life.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed
Colorado, Montana
Languages
English