Derrick Hurst, LCSW, LSCSW

Derrick Hurst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in Kansas. He brings eight years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, motivation, and self-esteem. Derrick believes people know their own stories and that therapy is a partner in finding what already works for them.

He focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. That can mean talking through a recent conflict, setting small goals, or trying short skills for handling strong emotions. Derrick uses familiar language and keeps sessions straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.

In sessions he draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities, and cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thought patterns. He also uses mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas to build coping habits and clear next steps. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past hurts affect daily life.

Derrick works with a broad range of concerns including family stress, relationship communication problems, caregiver strain, and midlife challenges. He also supports people facing depression, panic, ADHD-related struggles, and issues around identity and self-worth.

He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can test changes and take small risks. If someone wants straightforward help with life transitions or recurring patterns, Derrick offers direct feedback and collaborative planning to move forward.

Approaches that guide online work and goal planning

Derrick uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities and pace. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and helping people find their own solutions to life problems.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and practice small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Mindfulness therapy appears in sessions as short exercises and moment-to-moment skills. These practices can help with stress, panic symptoms, and staying present during difficult conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derrick will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences shape the plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins between longer sessions. It can also let people use phone-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or keep video for more interactive skill practice.