LMHC
Derylene Proctor , LMHC
Therapist in Florida
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About Derylene
She often supports people facing midlife transitions and those wanting Christian-informed guidance as part of their care. Sessions aim to help clients find clearer purpose, stronger communication, and ways to manage impulsivity and isolation. The tone is supportive and nonjudgmental while staying focused on real changes.
In sessions she talks through patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, anger, and trauma-related reactions. She also assists people dealing with divorce, separation, infidelity, and control or commitment struggles. Practical skills and tools are emphasized so clients can apply them between sessions.
Addiction and co-morbidity are addressed with attention to both substance concerns and accompanying emotional issues. Motivational interviewing is used to help people clarify their goals and find motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of responding.
Derylene tries to help people rebuild self-love and practice forgiveness as part of recovery and growth. She works with clients who feel isolated or stuck and guides them toward manageable steps for moving forward.
How these approaches work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and breaking patterns that feed anger or low self-esteem.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change and strengthen personal motivation. It is useful for people dealing with addictions, impulsivity, or when making life changes feels overwhelming.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend whether CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or a mix makes the most sense. Clients and therapist decide together and adjust as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to use the formats that feel most comfortable.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Derylene helps with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship problems, and addictions. She also focuses on self-esteem, midlife challenges, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is supportive and goal-oriented. She uses practical conversations to build skills and clarify next steps.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor - practicing in Florida.
In which language can I meet with her and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible session options.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English
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