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Dr. Derek Hopson, FL Psychologist PY7409
Florida
Florida psychologist - anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Derek
Dr. Derek Hopson is a Florida psychologist with 40 years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and grief, and a range of intimacy and parenting issues.
He has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice. He has provided psychotherapy across adulthood, including older adults. His background spans individual and group work as well as family and couples settings.
His approach combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior. He uses straightforward strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Dr. Hopson pays attention to life context and cultural background when discussing goals and options. He talks through practical steps, such as changing routines or trying short behavioral experiments between sessions. He also helps people manage caregiver stress and challenges linked to aging.
People often work on communication problems, coping with divorce or separation, substance use concerns, and issues around guilt, shame, or forgiveness. He also addresses first responder and veteran-related stress and midlife questions about purpose and next steps.
To start, readers follow the directory flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Dr. Hopson blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. ACT encourages noticing internal experiences and choosing actions that align with personal values while accepting difficult feelings that arise.He also uses client-centered techniques to listen and clarify goals, and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change. Deciding which mix to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what works and what feels manageable.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the profile does not list them explicitly. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain regular sessions while testing behavioral changes between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as anger and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical style that emphasizes noticing thoughts and trying different behaviors. Sessions focus on clear steps and short experiments between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has practiced for 40 years in inpatient, outpatient, and private settings, working with adults across the lifespan.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a FL Psychologist PY7409 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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