Derek Hoxby

I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals, with additional expertise in substance abuse, chemical dependency, and addiction treatment, including areas like pornography, sex, and gambling. Many clients facing depression and anxiety turn to self-medicating as a way to manage deeper issues with intimacy, attachment, or emotional pain. I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.

I work well with those experiencing:

Relationship Challenges

• Communication difficulties
• Conflict resolution
• Building listening skills
• Learning to respond rather than react

Compulsive Behaviors & Dependency

• Compulsive sexual behaviors
• Chemical dependency
• Anger management
• Problematic patterns with substances

Trauma & PTSD

• Managing trauma symptoms
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building resilience after trauma

You can expect to gain tools and skills to navigate challenges independently, both in and beyond our sessions. My goal is to help you develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional regulation, so you feel confident handling difficult emotions, relationships, and situations on your own. Together, we’ll explore personalized strategies that encourage healing and self-compassion, allowing you to grow into a grounded version of yourself equipped for life’s ups and downs.