- Stress and anxiety
- Family problems
- Life purpose
About Derrick
Derrick McCullom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, and life changes. He also works with concerns related to relationships, grief, anger, depression, men's issues, young adult issues, and questions about life purpose.
Derrick focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to what matters most and works with clients to name immediate concerns. Sessions often include talking through current patterns, identifying small changes, and testing new ways of handling difficult moments.
He aims to create an environment where feelings can be shared without judgment. That allows people to try different approaches and see what helps. Derrick guides people toward clearer thinking about next steps rather than offering quick fixes.
In sessions he pays attention to how stress and relationships affect daily life. He helps people develop coping tools for anger, grief, and low mood. For those feeling unclear about purpose after a life change, he helps clarify values and practical choices to explore next steps.
Derrick works in English and practices in Michigan. His counseling style is pragmatic and conversational, focusing on what a person can try between sessions. To begin, he asks about current struggles, recent changes, and what a better week might look like.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Derrick works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that looks at current behaviors and turns them into small experiments to reduce stress and anxiety. This helps when daily habits or reactions are making life harder.Another useful approach is values clarification and goal-setting. That involves naming what matters most and trying concrete steps that reflect those values, which can be helpful for people questioning life purpose after a job, relationship, or health change.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Derrick will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He works with clients to decide what feels most useful rather than imposing a single method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with him during the matching questionnaire and scheduling step to learn which session formats are currently offered and which will best fit daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to feeling stuck?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. Life purpose and family problems are also listed focus areas.
How does he approach someone who feels directionless?
He uses straightforward talk and practical steps to clarify values and identify small, testable changes. Sessions combine problem discussion with tools to try between meetings.
What level of experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.