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Derek Elder

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University specializing in the Counseling/Marriage & Family Therapy Program. As a counselor, I prioritize a gentle, compassionate and goals-oriented approach in addressing a variety of issues: addiction, trauma and abuse, family instability, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem and academic and/or professional exploration.

My approach to therapy

I am an eclectic counselor, which simply means that I will use any & all techniques I've learned to get you back on track and where you think you belong. I'm a culturally diversified counselor whose focus is to work with individuals and families in order to promote optimum mental health, with an emphasis on prevention.

What you can expect from me

Needless to say, we don't live in a perfect world and we all need a little guidance navigating the curves of life. I am HERE to HELP! We will establish goals and explore ways to make those objectives happen for you. I'm ultimately here to listen to you and help you accomplish your purpose.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Our Lady of the Lake University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Texas Lutheran University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, Wellcare by Allwell (Medicare Advantage)

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English