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Derrick Hurst

Compassionate, skills-based support for lasting change

LCSW, LSCSW Kansas

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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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. He emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance for overcoming persistent patterns and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

Derrick draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques to help clients build practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship difficulties. His practice addresses a broad range of issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation, anger and depression, and challenges related to ADHD and life transitions.

Derrick works to create a respectful space where clients can explore attachment, communication, forgiveness, and identity concerns while developing coping tools and clearer goals. He frames progress as a shared effort and supports clients through actionable steps that fit their values and day-to-day life.

Online Therapy Approaches and Practical Benefits



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, panic symptoms, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting clients where they are so they can explore values and personal strengths at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches awareness of present-moment experience and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can support regulation, reduce reactivity, and aid recovery from trauma.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Derrick collaborates with clients to select and adapt methods based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible and accessible. These options allow continuity of care for those balancing work, family, or geographic constraints while still engaging in skill-building and reflective work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Derrick commonly address in therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, anger, ADHD, and related life changes and identity concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, emphasizing collaboration, skill-building, and mindfulness to help clients manage symptoms and pursue meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials with licensing details MO LCSW 2024017825 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 4366, and he practices in Kansas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with Derrick?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients select 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