Therapist profile
Dr. Derek Hopson, FL Psychologist PY7409
Florida
Florida psychologist - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsFL Psychologist PY7409
- LicensePsychologist, Florida / PY7409
- NPI1982826020
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Derek
Dr. Derek Hopson is a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY7409) with 40 years of experience. He works with adults on problems such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. He sees people across a wide age range and accepts international clients.
He practices in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills, and trying changes between meetings. He uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to help people manage difficult feelings and reactions.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems active. Then he works with the person to test new ways of responding. That can include noticing unhelpful thinking, practicing present-moment awareness, clarifying values, and taking small, manageable actions toward those values.
He has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice settings. That background informs how he frames crises, ongoing stress, and long-term recovery. He also brings experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, blended family situations, and first responder and veteran concerns.
Practical skills are a common thread in his work. Clients can expect clear explanations, step-by-step practice, and regular review of progress. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can be useful for anger, avoidance, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change reactions. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger management, and addiction by identifying thought patterns and practicing alternative responses.
Mindfulness-based techniques support present-moment awareness and stress reduction. Short mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during heated moments.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches suit their goals, preferences, and the situations they face. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, and mindfulness strategies over several sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are conducted. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins and to fit therapy into a busy week. They also allow for shorter problem-focused meetings when needed, and they remove travel time so skill practice can be scheduled more consistently.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that emphasizes skills practice, values clarification, and tracking progress between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Florida Psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY7409, and practices in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details when you schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.