About Derrick
Dr. Derrick Williams helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control.
He has 35 years of professional experience and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Pennsylvania and works with clients from a range of backgrounds, including those affected by adoption and foster care, aging concerns, autism, first responder issues, infidelity, intellectual disability, jealousy, postpartum depression, and self-harm.
Background and approach
In sessions he emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are shaped to match each person's needs, and plans are adjusted as progress is made. He aims to make goals concrete so people know what to try between meetings.
Dr. Williams uses straightforward language and a calm approach. He will listen first, then suggest ways to manage strong emotions and improve daily routines.
He also helps people strengthen motivation and rebuild confidence after setbacks. People who prefer remote care can meet with him by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He accepts international clients and will work with each person to find a schedule and format that fit their life.
Taking the first step can feel hard. He focuses on steady, manageable changes and will support clients through the process of finding what helps them feel better.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Dr. Williams uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical methods. One approach emphasizes managing strong emotions through skills training and step-by-step practice to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on building motivation and self-esteem by setting small, achievable goals and celebrating progress to rebuild confidence and intention.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, listen to your goals and preferences, and help choose strategies that fit your situation. That plan is reviewed and adjusted as you try different techniques.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can work with lower bandwidth; live chat and text offer shorter check-ins or ongoing written support. These options give scheduling flexibility and different ways to stay connected between sessions.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, South Carolina
- Languages
- English