Derrick Gibson, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 30 years in practice

Derrick Gibson is a therapist who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and grief.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC7344 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1679753842 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Derrick

Derrick Gibson is a therapist who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and grief. He brings 30 years of experience and holds an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. Derrick aims to help people reconnect with themselves and improve their everyday relationships.

He uses straightforward, compassionate conversation to help clients name what is most painful. Derrick works on issues like self-esteem, communication problems, isolation, and finding life purpose.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood struggles, and the fallout of separation or divorce. Work in sessions tends to be goal-focused and rooted in techniques that have research behind them. Derrick helps people practice new ways of communicating, manage intense emotions, and rebuild trust in themselves after loss or betrayal.

He also addresses practical stressors such as money and caregiver burden. Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where their experience matters. Derrick listens closely and helps people set small, achievable steps toward change.

He emphasizes self-compassion and concrete skills that can be used between meetings. Based in Maryland, Derrick combines a long career with a down-to-earth style. He aims to make therapy approachable and useful for ordinary life problems, helping people move toward greater peace and clearer relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many clients benefit from therapies that teach clear skills and give practical ways to cope. One approach focuses on emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce panic, manage mood swings, and handle intense stress. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem solving to ease relationship strain, improve family interactions, and resolve conflicts. Both approaches rely on techniques supported by research and are aimed at changing patterns that keep people stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try short-term techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps you most. You and the therapist work together to find tools that fit your needs and daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so therapy can fit into a busy schedule. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice new skills in real time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Derrick commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include panic, post-traumatic stress, mood problems, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style?

His approach is compassionate and practical, using evidence-based techniques to teach skills for managing emotions and improving communication. Sessions emphasize listening, goal setting, and small steps toward change.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 30 years of clinical experience helping people through grief, relationship strain, and stress-related concerns.

Where is he located and what are his credentials?

He practices in Maryland and holds an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does cost and getting started work?

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