Derrick Hurst, LCSW, LSCSW
Licensed in Kansas · 8 years in practice
Derrick Hurst is a licensed clinical social worker who brings eight years of professional experience to his practice in Kansas.
License and registration
- LSCSW, Kansas
- LSCSW 4366 · expires August 2026
- LCSW, Missouri
- 2024017825 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1629258744 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Derrick
Derrick Hurst is a licensed clinical social worker who brings eight years of professional experience to his practice in Kansas. He focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Derrick emphasizes strengths and practical steps, and he supports clients as they move toward clearer goals and better coping.
Derrick believes people know their own stories best. He listens first and asks questions that help the person name what matters.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and centered on the client’s priorities rather than a fixed script. He uses straightforward techniques to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. That can include changing unhelpful thinking patterns, learning short exercises to reduce overwhelm, and setting small, doable goals to build confidence.
Derrick also draws on trauma-focused methods when past hurt affects current life. Many people seek him out for relationship strain, caregiver stress, challenges tied to identity, or trouble focusing and staying motivated. He also supports those dealing with guilt, anger, isolation, or a midlife turning point.
Derrick pays attention to the emotions behind actions and helps clients find clearer ways to respond. Therapy with Derrick is practical and steady. He works with each person to find what makes sense for them, mixing listening with direct tools and coaching.
Starting therapy is framed as a step toward better daily functioning and greater self-understanding.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Derrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Derrick names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Derrick Uses Practical Therapies Online
Derrick draws on client-centered work to place the client’s experience at the center of each session. This approach means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, and the therapist reflects and clarifies so goals become clearer. It is useful for people who want a supportive listener and a plan that fits their life.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers straightforward strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, making it helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. Derrick will talk through goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. The collaboration makes it easier to choose techniques that feel practical and doable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and chat or text messaging works well for quick check-ins or when writing helps process feelings. These options make it easier to schedule regular check-ins and follow through on goals without long commutes.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Derrick commonly help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. He also works with concerns like ADHD, anger, family conflict, and life transitions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative. Derrick combines listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to address immediate problems and build skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs a pragmatic style that focuses on steps clients can use between sessions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker credential in Kansas and Missouri respectively, and he practices from Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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