Derrick Prichard

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LCMFT, LMFT Kansas

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Derrick

Derrick Prichard is a Kansas-licensed marriage and family therapist (LCMFT, LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions.

Background and approach

He approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances. Derrick emphasizes practical skills and emotional support to help clients build confidence and motivation as they move toward healthier functioning.

Throughout his career he has worked with a broad range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, infidelity and forgiveness, blended family dynamics, and struggles with isolation or guilt. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, systemic thinking, and elements of the Gottman Method to inform treatment choices.

Derrick frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering steady support while encouraging personal agency and concrete steps for change.

Using Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Therapy

Online sessions with Derrick combine practical, goal-focused techniques and person-centered support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood. Client-centered methods emphasize listening, empathy, and aligning treatment with the client's values to foster confidence and motivation. These approaches are helpful for a range of concerns from grief and trauma recovery to everyday coping and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Derrick collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and actionable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from home or while traveling. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules and provide multiple ways to communicate depending on comfort and circumstance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Derrick works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on related problems such as attachment, communication, infidelity, and family dynamics.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and systemic ideas to tailor a plan that matches each person's needs and goals.

What is Derrick's professional background?

He has 22 years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of emotional and relational challenges and adapts care to individual situations.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Derrick holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials with KS LCMFT LCMFT 678 and FL LMFT MT4970 and practices in Kansas.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and Derrick is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is pricing and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodSystemic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Florida

Languages

English