- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Derick
Derick Farmer is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with nine years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and other mood-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with workplace stress, relationship problems, and life changes.
Derick uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people handle difficult feelings. He focuses on building practical coping skills and improving communication. Sessions move between understanding what’s happening now and practicing tools that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
He often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques with mindfulness and motivational approaches. That mix aims to help people notice patterns, manage intense emotions, and set realistic goals. Derick emphasizes developing skills that can be used outside of sessions.
Clients can expect a balance of listening and active skill practice. Conversations identify triggers and then work on concrete ways to respond differently. He also helps people explore meaning, life purpose, and how to rebuild after loss.
Derick’s work covers a wide range of concerns beyond mood disorders, including addiction, sleep problems, self-esteem, impulsivity, and chronic illness challenges. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and centers each session on the client’s strengths and values.
How his approaches translate to online work
Derick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps with anger that builds from recurring thought patterns and stressful routines. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It helps people manage intense moments and respond differently in heated situations.Finding the right mix of methods is part of therapy. He will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions focus on skill practice, problem solving, or processing feelings in more depth.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on anger into regular life. They allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, practice of skills between meetings, and the chance to try strategies in real-world contexts and then review them with a therapist.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or emotional concerns does he help with?
He works with adults experiencing anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief, depression, mood disorders, and related struggles such as impulsivity and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines listening with practical skill-building, using goal-focused and evidence-based approaches to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
How long has he been practicing?
Derick has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, grief, and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri with licensure also noted in Kansas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.