
David Derus
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
114 Grand Avenue, Wausau, WI 54403
Let's Connect (715) 226-6494

As a licensed psychologist and mental performance coach, I specialize in helping athletes and high performers break through mental barriers and reach their full potential. Whether you're dealing with performance anxiety, injury recovery, self-doubt, burnout, or the challenge of balancing multiple roles, I provide evidence-based tools and strategies to help you stay mentally strong and perform at your best. My approach emphasizes building core psychological skills, motivation, goal-setting, focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. In addition to performance work, I also conduct a variety of psychological evaluations.
I provide both in-person consultations and, as a PSYPACT-licensed provider, telehealth services for clients in participating states. Additionally, for athletes and individuals in Wisconsin, I offer psychological testing, including ADHD assessments, cognitive and memory evaluations, fitness-for-duty examinations, and competency assessments.
If you’re ready to elevate your mental game or in need of psychological testing, I’d love to help. Feel free to reach out with any questions to learn more about my counseling services or team mental performance coaching.
Call or Email David Derus now for a free 15 minute consultation - (715) 226-6494
Let's Connect (715) 226-6494

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BadgerCare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- The Alliance
- Out of Network

David Derus
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 3817-57 David Derus
- Attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Psy.D, Graduated 2018
- License: PSYPACT 13491 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Testing and Evaluation
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
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Participants
Individuals
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based