Derrick Smith, MAPCC

A little about me

I desire to create a safe, collaborative space for my clients to tell their story while exploring new perspectives and behaviors. I am interested in the whole person, focusing on the connection between the physical, mental, and spiritual self. As a trained mediator, I aim to help clients find validation, healing, and growth with life struggles and transitions.

I provide empathetic support for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal conflict, and professional challenges. One of my passions as a therapist is to reach the underserved, especially men of color, and other members of marginalized groups. I enjoy helping couples and families navigate challenges in communication, conflict, and reconciliation, and I connect easily with adolescents and adults.

My transition to work as a therapist includes many years of professional experience in sales management and consulting. I completed a master's degree in industrial organizational psychology while also being trained in mediation, which provides me rich perspective for those facing professional challenges and dilemmas.

Insurance

Accepts BCBSIL PPO plans and Aetna PPO and HMO plans; also works with most insurance out of network.