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Derrick Porter

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's Issues, and Stress

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker driven by a deep passion for empowering individuals and families to unlock their fullest potential. Together, we’ll create a personalized toolkit to not only navigate life’s challenges but to thrive, growing stronger and healthier within your community. Since 2005, I’ve dedicated my career to providing compassionate, expert care to adolescents (12 and up) and adults, specializing in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. For me, seeking support is a courageous step that reflects your strength and determination. You deserve a fulfilling, vibrant life, and I’m here to help you address obstacles while building on your unique strengths to enhance your overall well-being. Let’s work together to help you live your best life—because you are worth it.

A bit about my approach to therapy

In our first session, we will begin with brief introductions. I will then guide you through an intake questionnaire and psychosocial assessment to better understand you, identify your goals, and explore the reasons that prompted you to reach out. During this time, I will also address any questions you might have.

What you can expect from our first session

Once the initial intake is complete, my focus will be on supporting you in creating a more fulfilling life. This includes fostering a healthier relationship with yourself and others, which begins with enhancing your emotional intelligence and self-awareness.


Derrick's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Derrick accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Derrick

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Barry University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Indiana)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Relationship Issues and Trauma
Modalities: Structural Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused CBT