About Derek
Dr. Derek Hopson is a clinical psychologist with four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He practices in Florida and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions.
He focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel more grounded and able to cope. His style is warm and attentive. He listens closely to people’s stories and adapts conversations to their needs.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented while honoring each person’s values and life experience. Dr. Hopson blends several approaches to match the client and the problem.
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and act on what matters most. He also uses client-centered and mindfulness strategies to create space for reflection and calm.
Over the years he has worked in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and independent practice. That range of settings informs how he frames treatment plans and practical next steps. He is used to helping adults with career, caregiving, aging, first responder stress, and adjustment after major life changes.
People who come to him often want realistic tools for daily life. He helps set small, measurable goals and checks progress from week to week. His approach balances skill training with personal support so people can make steady changes.
Dr. Hopson holds the credential FL Psychologist PY7409. He conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients for remote care.
Approach-driven online care that fits daily life
Dr. Hopson often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and practice new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and many daily stressors.He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify their values and take action toward what matters, even when uncomfortable feelings remain. That method is helpful for long-term coping and life changes. Client-centered and mindfulness strategies are woven in to create a calm, listening space where people can reflect and slow down.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that match the client’s needs. Together they track progress and adjust techniques based on what works and what doesn’t.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow more interactive conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, immediate questions, or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to get consistent care across locations.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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