Location
Currently, I am able to hold session face-to-face, with or without masks. I also offer teletherapy services for those who desire it.
About
Life and relationships can be difficult: therapy gives you a place to be seen, to grow, and to heal. As a therapist, I strive to offer a calm and genuine environment so that you can show up exactly as you are. I believe in a collaborative approach which allows us to work together to achieve your goals and build a relationship that lends itself to emotional expression and vulnerability. In this way we can overcome any and all stresses you are wanting to work through. I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with trauma, anxiety, shame, transitions, and parenting.
Always with the goal to be compassionate and understanding, I use a variety of therapy skills and techniques, including cognitive-behavioral, acceptance, and parts work. I aim to be a teacher and guide along your road to health and happiness. I am also trained in and have experience using EMDR therapy to treat trauma, anxiety, and shame.
Change and growth can be stressful and can cause significant discomfort. It is my goal to provide you with a safe and calm environment to work in, along with an authentic, hopeful, and passionate approach to therapy. I would be honored to join you on your journey towards contentment, joy, and wellness.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Derek Whitney now - (316) 425-9169
Finances
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Optum
- ProviDRs Care
I accept various insurance plans along with offering private pay options.
Email me or call (316) 425-9169 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 3 Years
- License: Kansas / 3162
- School: Friends University
- Year Graduated: 2019
Location
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Issues
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Faith:
Christian
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2022
(316) 425-9169