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I have over 30 years of ministry experience in local church and military as an Army Chaplain. In addition I have graduate degrees from multiple disciplines which has broadened my thought processes.
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Derek Smith
Therapist
8 years of experience
- Virtual & in-person
- Anxiety, Family issues, Trauma
- Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
My approach to therapy
Trauma and anxiety are my specialties which are informed from personal and professional experiences. I have a caring, but straight forward approach that centers around progress.
What you can expect from me
Solution centered techniques that identify problem areas and work towards positive outcomes.
About me
- I identify asCaucasian, Man
- My style isHumorous, Solution Oriented, Challenging
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience8 years of experience
- TrainingMS (Master of Science) at Jacksonville State University, Other at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- License typeLPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Alabama)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Care details
- More specialtiesSubstance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
- Therapy methodsSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
- Care typesIndividual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
- Ages servedChildren, Adolescents, Adults
- LanguagesEnglish
- Location1317 Wilmer Avenue Ste 102
Anniston, AL 36201