Derylene Proctor
Compassionate guidance for purposeful change
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Derylene
Derylene Proctor is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of clinical experience guiding people through complex emotional and life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on long-term practice to support clients facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and anger, and she brings focused attention to relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and midlife concerns. Her work often centers on helping clients clarify values, rebuild a sense of purpose, and strengthen communication skills.
Rooted in compassion and respect, Derylene blends practical, goal-oriented strategies with a faith-informed perspective when requested. She emphasizes self-love, forgiveness, and intentional growth as pathways to lasting change, addressing issues such as isolation, impulsivity, commitment and control struggles, and challenges related to divorce or infidelity.
Her sessions are designed to empower individuals to notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and move toward clearer priorities. Clients can expect a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where personal agency and gradual skill-building are central.
Derylene works with each person to create a tailored plan that reflects their hopes, strengths, and life circumstances while offering steady support through periods of transition and recovery.
Practical Approaches and Online Support
Many clients find structure helpful, and two approaches that shape her work are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used in addiction recovery and when addressing commitment or impulsivity concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she treats that choice as collaborative. Together with each client she assesses needs, goals, and personal preferences, then tailors interventions and pacing so the plan fits the person rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all method.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different levels of comfort with remote communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity through life transitions, attend sessions across time zones, and integrate therapeutic work into daily routines while working toward clear, achievable goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English