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- Addictions
- Relationships
- CBT and MI
About Derylene
FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor Derylene Proctor has 30 years of clinical experience in Florida. She focuses on addictions, depression, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, trauma and anger. Derylene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Derylene helps people sort through confusing feelings and decisions. She often works with people dealing with addiction, breakups, infidelity, or major life changes such as midlife shifts. In sessions she breaks problems down into manageable steps and looks for behaviors that keep problems going.
Her practice pays close attention to patterns in thinking and behavior that affect mood and choices. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps people spot and test unhelpful thoughts. With Motivational Interviewing she supports people building motivation for change without pressure.
Derylene also addresses practical relationship skills such as communication and commitment issues. She assists people coping with isolation, impulsivity, anger, and the emotional fallout of divorce and separation. Work often includes setting small goals and tracking progress between sessions.
She incorporates values that matter to the client when relevant, including Christian-informed perspectives if requested. The approach is collaborative and focused on clear, achievable steps. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling before booking.
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
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How CBT and Motivational Interviewing shape remote work
CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses structured exercises and short-term goals to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and to change patterns that feed addiction or low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building a person’s own reasons for change. It uses conversational techniques to resolve mixed feelings and increase willingness to try new behaviors, which is helpful for substance use and commitment challenges.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration continues as progress is reviewed and goals are adjusted over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people continue care while living in another state or country. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and anger along with relationship and self-esteem issues.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking; the profile advises completing the platform questionnaire and scheduling a first session after matching.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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