Dr. Derek Hopson, FL Psychologist PY7409

Dr. Derek Hopson helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, stress, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. He also supports people facing caregiver strain and aging and geriatric issues. He brings four decades of experience to sessions and works with adults across a wide age range. Dr. Hopson holds the credential FL Psychologist PY7409 and practices in Florida.

In the therapy room he takes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach. He listens first to understand each person's story. Then he and the client set clear goals and try practical steps that can be used between meetings. Sessions are respectful and focused on what the client most needs right now.

Dr. Hopson uses a mix of methods drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment approaches, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, practice mindful awareness, and find manageable behavior changes. He will explain options and tailor work to each person's situation.

His background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice in Connecticut and Florida. He has provided therapy in individual, group, and relational formats and has experience supporting older adults as well as younger adults. He pays attention to cultural background and how life experience shapes problems and solutions.

People who choose him can expect a caring, engaged therapist who focuses on practical steps and steady support through change.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take action that matches their values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for stress, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and addiction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist reflects and clarifies so people can find their own solutions; it supports motivation and self-understanding.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a fixed method.

The biography does not list specific online session types here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and values-based planning in the setting where they live and act. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and pacing so online sessions remain practical and focused on everyday change.