Dr. Derek Hopson
Experienced psychologist guiding practical change
FL Psychologist PY7409 Florida
- Experience
- 40 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Derek
Dr. Derek Hopson is a licensed psychologist practicing in Florida with four decades of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He has worked across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and independent practice settings, offering care to adults through older adults. His work addresses a wide spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and family difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Hopson blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with acceptance and client-centered techniques alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
He has provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy and pays close attention to cultural background and life context when shaping a plan. Known for a sensitive, engaging, and respectful approach, he emphasizes collaboration and practical skills that help clients pursue more satisfying, productive lives.
Services extend to additional focus areas such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, communication problems, substance and alcohol addiction, forgiveness and guilt, midlife concerns, and issues impacting veterans and first responders. Dr.
Hopson holds the credential FL Psychologist PY7409 and accepts clients in English, including international clients when appropriate.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Hopson commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings and committing to actions that reflect personal values to improve long-term functioning. He also draws on client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to support emotional awareness and self-compassion.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so treatment stays relevant and practical. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in choosing tools that suit their circumstances and values.
Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into busy schedules or when travel is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt the same evidence-informed methods to virtual settings, providing flexible options to pursue meaningful change.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English