Therapist profile
Dr. Derrick Williams, LPC
Pennsylvania
Dr. Derrick Williams LPC - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC014729; LPC, South Carolina / 4846
- NPI1154452019
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Confidence building
About Derrick
Dr. Derrick Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of clinical experience. He is licensed in South Carolina and Pennsylvania and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
He focuses on clear, direct conversations about what is causing frustration and tension. Sessions aim to identify patterns that lead to quick temper, simmering resentment, or repeated conflict. He also helps people rebuild motivation and confidence after setbacks.
Dr. Williams draws on decades of real-world practice to keep discussions practical. He uses straightforward problem-solving, behavior-focused ideas, and guided reflection to help clients notice triggers and try different responses. Progress is tracked in everyday terms like fewer outbursts or calmer conversations at work.
His background includes work with adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, infidelity, intellectual disability, jealousy, postpartum depression, and self-harm. That range informs how he looks at stress and relationship patterns.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the site flow to select online therapy choices, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches for managing anger and stress online
Dr. Williams describes his work as practical and behavior-focused. Two common evidence-based techniques he relies on are skills-based behavior work and guided problem solving. Skills-based behavior work breaks down reactions into specific steps to practice, which can help reduce sudden anger and improve responses in tense moments. Guided problem solving helps clients define recurring problems, brainstorm realistic options, and test small changes to see what works.He also uses paced reflective conversation to help people notice the moments that escalate. That involves tracking patterns, trying brief experiments between sessions, and reviewing what changed. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on the person's goals, daily life, and how they respond to different strategies.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If you prefer a quieter, shorter meeting for a quick skills review or a longer session for deeper problem solving, discuss those preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, frustration at work, brewing resentment, and managing quick temper in daily life.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses straightforward, practical conversations focused on behavior and problem solving. The aim is to identify triggers and try different responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and Pennsylvania and is based in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does accept international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions booked and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; pricing details are provided during sign-up.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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