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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused methods
About Derek
LMHC in New York with 15 years of clinical experience, Derek Bakay helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and life changes. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to aging, chronic illness, and blended families.
Derek uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and the client's own perspective. He listens for strengths and patterns, then works with the person to try new ways of coping and relating.
In practice Derek breaks problems down into workable steps. For mood and anxiety he combines thought-and-behavior strategies with short-term problem solving. For relationship, parenting, and communication concerns he helps people notice interaction patterns and test different responses.
When medical or disability issues are part of a concern, he attends to daily functioning and realistic supports. He also helps people who face career transitions, midlife questions, or a search for meaning to set priorities and take concrete next steps.
Derek emphasizes collaboration. He helps people set specific goals, track progress, and adjust the plan when needed. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person can try between meetings.
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How his approaches are used for remote work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the person’s experience and letting their priorities guide sessions. This approach supports issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns by centering on the person’s own goals and strengths.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change because it gives people steps to try between meetings.
Solution-focused therapy emphasizes short-term goal setting and practical steps. It helps clarify what change would look like and identifies small actions that move toward that goal.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Plans and techniques are adjusted based on what is working and what needs more attention.
The practical benefit of remote sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the specific session options offered before booking. Remote work can reduce travel time, make scheduling easier around work or caregiving, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively by focusing on clear goals, homework between sessions, and regular progress checks.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, aging and chronic illness adjustment, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a client-centered style with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused work. Sessions focus on practical strategies and the client’s perspective.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and helping people with mood, anxiety, career, and adjustment issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote meetings are available.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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