Derek Bonds, LPC, LCPC

Licensed in Colorado · 17 years in practice

Derek Bonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and major life changes.

License and registration

LPC, Colorado: LPC.0011730 · expires August 2027
LCPC, Montana: BBH-LCPC-LIC-72385 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1336394287 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Derek

Derek Bonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that restore hope and build momentum. Derek offers steady encouragement and an outside perspective as you work toward clearer goals.

He draws on 17 years of experience in community mental health, schools, and college counseling. That work included supervising outpatient staff, guiding graduate interns toward licensure hours, and teaching psychology and counseling at the university level.

Background and approach

These roles shaped a straightforward, skills-based style that values real-world progress. In sessions Derek listens first and follows the client's lead. He believes the person in the room is the expert on their experience.

His role is to point out options, teach coping skills, and try different approaches until something fits. He uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered work, and existential approaches. Those methods are used to address mood difficulties, relationship strain, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose.

Derek practices in Colorado and speaks English. He has worked with college students on campus and in agency settings, and he is comfortable supporting people through transitions, career decisions, and feelings of isolation. The aim is to help people reconnect with hope and take manageable steps forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Derek lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Career difficulties
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Derek names

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Online support

Therapy approaches and online session options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood issues, and social phobia. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and uses empathic listening to help people discover their own solutions and build self-trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals and preferences. That might mean combining skills training with values-focused exercises, or shifting course as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is well suited for typical weekly sessions, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, brief text check-ins can support momentum between meetings, and live chat can allow a focused, shorter session. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while accessing therapists and licensed professionals across locations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Derek address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship strain, workplace issues, and life transitions. He also focuses on mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as loneliness and life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and practical with an emphasis on teaching coping skills. He listens first, follows the client's lead, and offers encouragement and perspective as options are explored.

What background does he bring to therapy?

He has 17 years of experience working in community mental health, schools, and college counseling. He has supervised interns, led an outpatient department, and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling.

What credentials and region apply to his practice?

He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Colorado. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor respectively as noted in his profile.

In what language are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered in English. He is also listed as accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety allows for shorter check-ins or full therapy sessions depending on needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan and regional factors.

How do I begin working with him?

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