Derrick Hurst , LCSW, LSCSW

Derrick Hurst is a licensed social worker practicing in Kansas who brings a strengths-based perspective to therapy and nearly a decade of professional experience. He holds the credentials LCSW and LSCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker respectively - which reflect advanced training in clinical practice and work with individuals and families.

Derrick focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, manage family conflicts, and heal from trauma and abuse. He also works with clients on motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. He views each person as the expert of their own story and aims to highlight the abilities and resources clients already possess to meet life’s challenges.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Derrick frames therapy as a collaborative process that supports clients as they define goals and develop practical skills. He offers an approachable, patient style designed to help people feel understood while working toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values, offering empathetic listening and support while helping clients build on their existing strengths - it is useful for issues like self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns through structured exercises and strategies.

Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences by creating a safe framework to process memories and reduce symptoms, often combining stabilizing skills with gradual, supported work on traumatic memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Derrick collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online sessions make these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, attend from familiar surroundings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver the same core therapeutic work in these formats while offering flexibility and convenience.