Derek Millsap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC, CADCIII (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
10250 North 92nd Street, Suite 303, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Let's Connect (520) 463-7199

My ideal client is someone who struggles with (type(s) of addictions), experiences (forms of anxiety or stress), mood swings of highs and lows and often feels (emotionally trapped, overwhelmed, or burned out) by the pressures of sports/career/performance setting. They may also have patterns of codependency and find it difficult to create space for themselves, especially with limited access to healthy escapism or downtime.
How I Can Help
I specialize in helping individuals who feel caught between high pressure, emotional pain, and the urge to escape. My approach blends positive visualization, narrative therapy, and emotional regulation techniques to help clients find freedom, confidence, and self-acceptance.
Together, we work to:
Reframe your story: Through a new narrative.
You’re not broken, you’re human, every part of you has been doing its best to survive. Together we'll find a safe, supportive space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. We’ll build tools for calmness and confidence so you can meet life’s challenges with strength and self-trust. healing doesn’t have to be perfect; it it just has to begin.
Call or Email Derek Millsap now for a free 15 minute consultation - (520) 463-7199
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCC
- Banner University Family Care
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Medicaid
- Mercy Care
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Community Health Plan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Derek Millsap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC, CADCIII
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (520) 463-7199
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LAAC-15519 Derek Millsap
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended San Francisco State University , Bachelors Degree in Psychology , Graduated 2012
- Certificate from CADC III B001200819 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Derek Millsap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC, CADCIII
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (520) 463-7199
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
Derek Millsap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC, CADCIII
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (520) 463-7199
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
Derek Millsap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC, CADCIII
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (520) 463-7199
Location
Additional Location
6280 East Pima Street
Suite 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 463-7199Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Derek Millsap
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC, CADCIII
Call for a free consultation now - (520) 463-7199