Derrick Gibson brings a practical, compassionate approach to therapy.
01About Derrick
Derrick Gibson brings a practical, compassionate approach to therapy. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, family conflict, grief, and low self-esteem. Derrick holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he draws on 30 years of clinical experience to guide conversations and treatment planning.
In sessions he focuses on real-life problems like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood challenges, and caregiver stress.
Background and approach
He also helps people work through feelings tied to abandonment, guilt, shame, and isolation. Derrick pays attention to how daily habits, money worries, and communication patterns affect wellbeing. Therapy with him emphasizes being heard and understood.
He creates a respectful, calm space for people to talk through painful memories and confusing emotions. Derrick aims to help people reconnect with themselves and rebuild healthier connections with others. He offers practical tools as well as time to process difficult feelings.
That can mean learning breathing strategies for panic, practicing new ways to speak in relationships, or identifying small steps toward life purpose. Derrick helps people try approaches and then adjusts them to fit each person. Based in Maryland, he brings three decades of experience to online and remote formats as well as phone work.
Derrick’s style is steady and straightforward, focused on helping people find more peace, purpose, and clearer relationships in everyday life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC7344 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1679753842 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Derrick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based care delivered online
Many of Derrick's sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on problems a person is facing now. One common approach emphasizes skills and practical exercises to reduce panic, manage anxiety, and improve mood; it teaches breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to ease symptoms. Another approach focuses on communication and relational patterns to help with relationship struggles, family tension, and issues like divorce or control concerns; it helps people practice new ways of speaking and setting boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derrick will collaborate with each person to choose and try techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts tools and pacing as progress unfolds so therapy fits the person, not the other way around.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into life. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for short check-ins or when being on camera is difficult. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, quicker access between sessions, and ways to keep momentum when life gets busy.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Derrick commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include trauma, panic attacks, mood disorders, and feelings of isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a calm, respectful way. Sessions combine listening, practical tools, and problem-solving tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with diverse adult concerns. That background informs both short-term strategies and longer-term work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as MD, LCPC and practices from Maryland. Those credentials are included exactly as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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