Chris
Psychologist, PsyD
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Are you a driven high-achiever feeling held back by mental blocks, anxiety, or the weight of expectation? You don’t have to sacrifice ambition to achieve true mental wellness. My clients typically face one of three scenarios:
Clinical Struggle: You are battling anxiety, depression, or relationship issues impacting your daily life or work.
Performance Focus: You are physically healthy, but mindset impacts your execution. You want to "level up" psychological skills.
The "Gap": Anxiety sabotages performance, or an injury triggered depression. Therapists miss your drive, and coaches lack clinical skills.
Why choose between therapy and coaching? As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I bridge the gap between mental health and peak performance by treating the human behind the performer. You never have to hide your vulnerability to compete, nor do you have to sacrifice your ambition to achieve true mental wellness.
It takes courage to admit the mindset that got you here might now be holding you back. You don't have to carry the weight of expectation alone. Whether you are ready to recover or ready to optimize, I am here to help. Reach out today, and let's start building your plan of attack.
Call or Email Chris Derix now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 207-5226
Let's Connect (515) 207-5226
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellmark BCBS
- Out of Network
Chris Derix
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 207-5226
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2011032573 Chris DerixLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, PsyD Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2011
- License: IA 128797
- Certificate from PsyPact 20780
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Chris Derix
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 207-5226
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sports Performance
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Depression
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Chris Derix
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 207-5226
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Chris Derix
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 207-5226
Location
Primary Location
United Clinical and Sport Psychology (UCSP)
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Additional Location
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(515) 207-5226