- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- ADHD related support
About Derrick
Dr. Derrick Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of experience. He practices in Pennsylvania and is also licensed in South Carolina. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges related to ADHD.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what triggers strong emotions and what keeps them cycling. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. The aim is to reduce the frequency or intensity of outbursts and to build clearer ways to express frustration.
Dr. Williams also works with concerns related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, infidelity, intellectual disability, jealousy, postpartum depression, and self-harm. He approaches these topics by listening for the patterns that make stress worse and by helping people spot small changes that make daily life easier.
His style is direct but respectful. He adjusts conversation and planning to the situation a person brings. That might mean practical problem solving, setting small behavioral goals, or talking through the history behind recurring anger.
People who contact him typically start with a short assessment and then schedule a first session. Dr. Williams accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches to managing anger and stress online
Dr. Williams uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address strong emotions and repeated anger. One common approach focuses on identifying triggers and changing reactions through practical exercises and small behavioral goals. This helps people recognize patterns and try alternative responses in real situations.Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and skill building to handle stressful situations more effectively. Sessions can cover communication strategies, paced breathing or short coping routines, and planning for high-stress moments so reactions are less impulsive.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current struggles, goals, and preferences and then pick methods to try. Adjustments are made as the work continues so the plan fits the person's needs and day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they are practical for the places and routines you already have.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues such as adoption and foster care and first responder concerns.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He focuses on clear, practical conversation to identify triggers and small changes that reduce strong reactions. The work often includes setting concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and Pennsylvania and practices in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.