Derricia Walters

Derricia Walters is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. She brings four years of clinical experience and combines practical skills with a warm, person-centered manner. Derricia talks with people about stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD in straightforward language. She focuses on real goals and small changes rather than jargon or long lists of steps.

Derricia trained with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is working toward a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She blends several approaches to fit each person rather than using one fixed method. Sessions often include skills practice, mindful exercises, and talking through personal stories to find workable options.

Her work also addresses common day-to-day pressures like money worries, workplace strain, and social isolation. She helps people manage impulsivity, panic, phobias, and the stress that comes with role changes in young adulthood. Derricia pays attention to multicultural concerns and how cultural background shapes reactions and goals.

In sessions she centers the person and their strengths. She helps people notice patterns, try different coping tools, and adjust what isn't working. The aim is steady progress toward clearer thinking, calmer behavior, and better communication in everyday life.

To begin, Derricia asks about what matters most to the person and then co-creates goals and a plan. She positions herself as a collaborator who walks alongside people as they practice new skills and build more manageable routines.

How client-centered and skills-based approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space to identify what matters most and helps people set their own goals, which fits well with online sessions that are conversational and goal-driven.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts and actions into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, anger, panic, and low mood because it emphasizes homework and real-world practice.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving impulse control. Short coaching on grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation can be woven into ongoing online work when helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will compare methods, try techniques, and adapt based on the person's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps people figure out what fits their situation and daily life.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. It also makes it possible to check in from a quieter setting, do short coaching moments, or use screen-sharing for worksheets when that supports the work.