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Evidenced-Based Counseling for Adolescents and Adults
I strive to provide clients with an atmosphere where they can achieve optimal mental health and personal development.
Meet Derek Wise, MA LCPC
As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping my clients heal and grow through evidence-based therapeutic methods. My approach begins by creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and respected. Together, we will explore your unique thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement practical strategies to bring about meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to empower you to become the person you want to be and live life to its fullest.
I am a Certified EMDR clinician and have extensive experience working with issues such as complex PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and relationship problems. Additionally, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I believe that each person is unique, with their own set of needs, personality, preferences, and perspectives. I offer empathy, compassion, and expert guidance as we work towards healing and restoration. If you are considering therapy or want to learn more about what it might involve, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am here to help in any way that I can.
Practice Areas
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Individual counseling is a personal opportunity to receive support and experience growth during challenging times in life. Individual counseling can help one deal with many personal topics in life such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship challenges, parenting problems, school difficulties, career changes etc.
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Unfortunately, adolescents also experience depression, anxiety, trauma, as well exhibit oppositional and defiant behaviors, as they often struggle with complicated feelings or unhealthy relationships that can impact the rest of their lives. Thus, facing these problematic or complex emotional issues as teenagers make them particularly vulnerable given their lack of life experiences and coping skills.
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Traumatic experiences impact military, police/corrections, and first responders as well as their families. Counseling approaches work to reduce once distressing experiences allowing the whole family to begin to heal.
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Anxiety can be expected in stressful situations such as public speaking or taking a test. Anxiety is only an indicator of an underlying issue when feelings become excessive, all-consuming, and interfere with daily living
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Trauma causes the brain to become over-aroused and active. It’s a natural response to perceived threats, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy
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Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable
