Derek Bonds, LPC, LCPC
Guiding people toward hope and forward steps
Details
| Name | Derek Bonds |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCPC |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado, Montana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Derek
Derek Bonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He focuses on practical support for low self-esteem, grief, anger, workplace strain, and relationship and family concerns. Derek emphasizes hope and steady, respectful guidance during difficult times.
He uses a mix of conversational and evidence-informed approaches. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most to the client and identify small, doable steps forward.
Background and approach
Derek treats people as the experts on their own lives while offering perspective and tools to reduce distress. His background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University - Billings. He has worked across community mental health, K-12 schools, and college counseling centers, and has taught psychology and counseling at the university level.
He has also supervised graduate interns and outpatient clinical work. In session he typically draws on Narrative ideas along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques. That means conversations often explore personal stories, values, thought patterns, and behavior experiments aimed at practical change.
Derek aims to build a collaborative relationship that supports motivation and resilience. He offers a calm, encouraging presence and helps people identify goals, manage symptoms like social anxiety or compassion fatigue, and find more purpose and self-compassion in daily life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Derek works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Derek among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Derek directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Derek directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Many online sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives and separates problems from the person. This approach can help when someone feels stuck in a single negative story and wants to create different possibilities.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and finding direction during life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try methods that match those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep regular contact with a licensed professional.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Derek commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger, and life transitions. He also focuses on workplace issues, relationship and family concerns, and mood-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is respectful and encouraging with an emphasis on hope and collaboration. Sessions mix conversation, reflection on personal stories, and practical steps to reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 17 years of clinical experience working in community agencies, schools, and college counseling centers. He has also taught and supervised graduate students in counseling.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Colorado. The credentials listed are LPC and LCPC as provided.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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