Derrick Woodbury

Derrick Woodbury is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. He also supports concerns like parenting strain, intimacy questions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to LGBT identity. Derrick aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for daily life.

He prefers clear, solution-minded work. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way now and building steps to move forward. Derrick draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change, and Narrative Therapy to reframe difficult stories about the self.

Across 16 years in the field, Derrick has held private practice and contractor roles. He sees people with mild to moderate mood concerns, anger issues, grief, adjustment difficulties, and relationship challenges. His training is recorded as LPC, and he is licensed in Arkansas (AR LPC) and Georgia (GA LPC) as noted.

Sessions are aimed at practical improvements such as clearer communication, reduced worry, healthier routines, and stronger self-regard. Derrick works with people who want concrete tools and steady support while they navigate life changes.

If someone wants to start, they select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Derrick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try specific changes in behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change and build motivation in a nonjudgmental way. This approach can help when someone feels unsure about taking the next step.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on thinking and behavior changes, motivation work, or reworking one’s personal story to support new choices.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these tools to help with everyday struggles and major life changes, while shaping sessions to match a client’s needs and goals.