Derek Birkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Milwaukee, WI 53207
Let's Connect (608) 360-8280
I’m a trauma-informed therapist with over five years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, behavioral patterns, and addictive patterns. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, attachment, and trauma-focused work, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and embodied awareness. I believe healing comes not just through insight, but through connection to one’s inner experience, wisdom of the body, and external environment. I help clients explore the felt sense of their emotions, reclaim lost or exiled parts of themselves, and cultivate deeper self-understanding and growth.
I offer client-centered care that invites deep inquiry, self-compassion, and somatic awareness. Whether you're navigating trauma, addiction, or emotional overwhelm, I help you connect with your inner experience and cultivate lasting change. I also support clinicians through supervision, training, and professional development.
Therapy is brave work and you don’t have to do it alone. I see myself as a fellow traveler, walking alongside you as you navigate your path. I aim to provide a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, safe, and supported. If you’re ready to begin, or are simply curious, I’d be honored to connect and explore what’s possible together.
Call or Email Derek Birkett now for a free 15 minute consultation - (608) 360-8280
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BadgerCare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Dean Health
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Derek Birkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 360-8280
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 10087 - 123 Derek C Birkett
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended University of Wisconsin-Madison, Master's of Social Work , Graduated 2019
- License: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services LCSW / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Derek Birkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (608) 360-8280
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Derek Birkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (608) 360-8280
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Derek Birkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (608) 360-8280
Location
Nearby Areas
Derek Birkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (608) 360-8280