Derek Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
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1420 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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Derek Cooper, LMHC, is a therapist at the Thriving Center of Psychology. He works with a wide range of presenting challenges, including addiction, identity crises, self-esteem/confidence issues, emotion/stress management, and trauma, in addition to working with anxiety and depression. As an Afro-Caribbean who takes pride in his heritage, he brings a multicultural perspective to his work and has extensive experience with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. He has particular expertise in working with people of color and the LGBTQIA community.
Derek prioritizes creating a respectful and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. He starts his work with his clients by building a trusting relationship and then discussing relevant themes and processes to better understand their story and emotions. He believes in discussing the past as well as the present and emphasizes creating a plan to develop the fut
Derek graduated with a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Bowie State University with a focus on destigmatizing counseling for the black/brown and LGBTQIA communities. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in addiction counseling from Stevenson University.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
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Derek Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61159709 Derek Cooper
- In Practice for 8 Years
- License: LCPC LC11328 / 2021
- Attended Bowie State University, Masters, Graduated 2019
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Derek Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Divorce
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
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Derek Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
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Derek Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
Location
Nearby Areas
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Derek Cooper
Counselor, LMHC