Hello, I will give you my utmost respect and encouragement throughout the therapy process. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University - Billings. I have worked for several mental health agencies including working in schools and on a college campus. I have taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling at the university level. I have supervised graduate interns on their hours towards licensing and supervised an outpatient therapy department. I have also been a campus counselor helping college students with their personal growth and relationship issues.
Having "hope" is one of the most important motivators to overcome life challenges. Finding "hope" can immediately change one's mood from despair to peace. I have significant experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, motivation, finding purpose, and life transitions. I believe that you are the expert on you, but we all need help to move through this life. I will offer you support, encouragement, an outside perspective, and space to explore productive options to get your life heading in the right direction and most importantly finding "hope".
While life presents challenges, I believe that you are fundamentally strong and resilient. I would like to partner with you on your journey. Please reach out and let's see if we'd be a good fit together.
Professional experience
17 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus: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, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Very knowledgeable and great at listening.
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Derek for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
One of the best therapist I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Derek for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Derek has been a super positive influence for me throughout our therapy relationship. He cares enough to touch base on previous topics and check in on current progress with things I’m working on. His ability to recall info I’ve previously shared is outstanding. Everyone could use his positive frame of reference/viewpoint when choosing a path of introspective growth.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Derek for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
He is very friendly and caring
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Derek for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Fantastic, easy to talk to, helpful/useful advice
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Derek for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Couldn't be happier with the experience
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Derek for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have worked with Derek Bonds for 3 years. He is amazing and he has helped me so much. I sometime stop the therapy but I always come back to him for his support and counsel.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Derek for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Very professional experience, I don’t know what my concerns are this early so I’m still trying to discover them .
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Derek for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
My first experience with a therapist. Has been going incredibly well. He is a true professional, and I always get something out of our talks.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Derek for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel less anxiety practicing the tools provided by Derek Bonds. We are focusing on dealing with my past experiences and trauma while we address elevating other areas of my life of my everyday life. I don’t feel stunned by past experiences thanks to the guidance and counseling I’ve been receiving.
Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Derek for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Derek is an excellent therapist who will care about you, and listen to what you have to say. I've gone through many therapists, and Derek is the only one I could see myself staying with long-term.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Derek for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Derek is extremely flexible for sessions.
Written on Feb 27, 2021 after therapy with Derek for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Derek is insightful, respectful and timely in his replies.
Written on Dec 14, 2020 after therapy with Derek for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
excellent for improving self image and developing a better internal locus of control.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Derek for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Derek is fantastic! He’s a great listener, very engaging and has given me so many valuable tools to utilize during this very difficult year. I am so grateful to have him in my corner!
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Derek for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Derek seems to know all the right questions to ask and is very respectful in his manner.
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with Derek for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I’ve only been working with Derek for a couple weeks now and i’ve already started to look at life differently. He’s helped me to be more mindful and has made me look at life in a more positive manner. I look forward to continue speaking with him and working together.
Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Derek for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
This has been one of the best experiences ever. Just when I was in the utmost need of help and in the most convenient way possible. Derek has been so patient and kind therapist. I’ve gotten more out of talking to someone through better help than through an actual facility in person.
Written on Aug 22, 2020 after therapy with Derek for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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