- Person-centered approach
- Practical skills
- Workplace focus
About Derricia
Derricia Walters is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on everyday struggles at work and in life. She combines practical skill-building with a warm, person-centered style. Derricia aims to help people identify strengths and clear obstacles that get in the way of daily functioning and wellbeing.
Derricia trained with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is also a PhD candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision. She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and uses that background to keep conversations focused and useful.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Sessions often begin by discussing current stressors and the goals the person wants to reach. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness tools to build calmer responses to stress.
Derricia also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings run high. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas and narrative work help people make sense of important relationships and personal stories.
People seeking help for anxiety, depression, attention concerns, anger, low self-esteem, or workplace strain may find her approach useful. Derricia emphasizes collaboration - she sets goals with each person and adapts techniques to fit their life and goals.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to set goals. It helps people feel heard and take steps that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving relationships, which can be useful for anger, panic, and mood swings.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which techniques to try first. Sessions can shift over time as goals change, and Derricia will check in about what’s working and what needs adjustment.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so people can attend during a break or between commitments. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist and may vary. Online work aims to make skill practice, goal-setting, and problem solving easier to fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Derricia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles. Additional areas include workplace issues, communication problems, isolation, impulsivity, panic and phobias, and young adult challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize a person-centered, collaborative style where the client sets goals. Techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and narrative approaches are used to meet those goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. Her background includes a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and ongoing doctoral study.
Where is Derricia licensed and based?
She holds an LMHC credential and practices with ties to Indiana. She also holds counseling compact privileges for Minnesota and Ohio as noted in her background.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before scheduling.