- Stress management
- Anger reduction
- Men's issues
About Derrick
Derrick McCullom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with four years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Derrick also supports people facing family problems, questions about life purpose, men’s issues, and challenges common to young adults.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Derrick helps people talk through what’s happening and find small, doable changes. He focuses on understanding how feelings show up in everyday life and what gets in the way of calmer responses.
In sessions he listens for patterns that fuel frustration or repeated conflicts. Then he helps you try different ways to respond and notice what works. He explains ideas in plain language and checks in about whether a strategy fits your life.
Derrick aims to reduce the pressure that builds into angry outbursts. He works with clients to identify triggers, practice breathing and grounding techniques, and rehearse alternative responses. He also addresses the stress and grief that often sit behind anger.
People find it useful that he mixes realistic, short-term steps with conversations about longer-term goals. He invites honest talk about setbacks and adjusts plans as needed. If you want direct coaching on managing temper, coping with life changes, or repairing strained relationships, Derrick offers practical support and steady follow-through.
How his approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques can be explained and practiced effectively in conversations over video or phone. Derrick emphasizes teaching concrete skills such as breathing and grounding methods that reduce immediate physical arousal. These techniques help when anger flares and can be rehearsed in session so clients feel more ready to use them in real situations.He also focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep stress and resentment alive. That may include short behavioral experiments and role-play of difficult conversations. Such exercises aim to test new responses and gather quick feedback about what helps or needs adjusting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derrick partners with each client to pick methods that match their goals and daily routines. He checks what fits and adapts plans based on real-life results, so the process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let them focus on skill practice without travel time. Derrick uses online meetings to keep practical skill-building central and to help clients bring calmer responses into everyday interactions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, anger, and coping with life changes, plus family problems and young adult issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, plainspoken approach that focuses on identifying patterns and trying doable changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a licensed counselor in Michigan.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.