- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
- Men's wellbeing
About Derrick
Derrick Fowler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina. He has 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, and life transitions. Derrick approaches care with respect for each person’s strengths and choices. He aims to support people taking the first steps toward change and more fulfilling lives.
In sessions he treats trauma, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, and anger. He also works with people on relationship and intimacy-related issues, family problems, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, and first responder issues.
Derrick uses several therapy approaches to match different needs. He draws on client-centered methods to follow what the person brings, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support readiness for change.
Derrick emphasizes a collaborative style. He asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients set clear goals. Sessions are practical and grounded in everyday steps rather than abstract theory.
People interested in working on men’s wellbeing topics will find that Derrick lists that area among his focuses. He conducts therapy in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process and schedule sessions according to availability.
How Derrick’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and building on their strengths. Online sessions let Derrick listen closely and reflect back what matters most to each person, helping them set personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Through CBT Derrick helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or addiction-related urges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. These skills can be practiced between sessions and applied to anger, relationship strain, or intense mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Derrick will discuss options, try methods that fit the client’s goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Together they decide which techniques to emphasize and set small, measurable steps.
Confirm the therapist’s current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working toward their goals.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Derrick commonly address?
Derrick works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, and related issues such as anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, strengths-focused approach that emphasizes clear goals and practical steps. Sessions combine listening with concrete skill building.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and brings 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through major life changes and mental health concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
Derrick is licensed in South Carolina and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.