- Addictions help
- Codependency work
- LGBTQ support
About Derek
Derek Kee-Haynes is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. He works with people facing addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns around self-esteem. He also supports clients dealing with codependency and LGBTQ related issues.
Derek speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps. He treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on individual strengths. Sessions aim to identify manageable changes and to increase confidence over time.
His background includes eight years of professional work in behavioral health. That experience includes supporting people with mood disorders, personality concerns, and substance use issues. He also has experience with multicultural issues and clients living with chronic illness or HIV/AIDS.
Derek helps people who are dealing with abandonment, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also addresses infidelity and questions about life purpose. Therapy sessions are framed around the client’s goals and paced to what the person needs.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Fees vary by location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. This approach is intended to make ongoing work easier to plan and maintain.
Approaches that guide online work
Evidence-based techniques often focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach teaches ways to manage mood and reduce harmful behaviors by breaking problems into smaller steps and practicing new habits. This helps with depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. A second approach emphasizes identifying personal strengths and using them to face challenges. It centers on collaborative goal setting, increasing confidence, and improving communication skills. This style is useful for codependency, self-esteem, and relationship-related worries. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person's goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that match their needs. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress unfolds. Many people find online therapy helps fit work into busy lives, like fitting sessions around childcare or work breaks, avoiding travel time, and keeping regular appointments more easily. Because session formats are not detailed in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking. The focus is on making therapy manageable and aligned with each person's routine.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Derek helps people with addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. He also works with codependency, LGBTQ related concerns, and related mood or personality difficulties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, strengths-based style that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions focus on small, achievable changes and building confidence.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years of professional work experience in behavioral health. That includes work with substance use, mood disorders, trauma, and multicultural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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