Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Derek Bonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of experience supporting people through a variety of life challenges. He earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University – Billings and has worked across several mental health agencies, in schools, and on a college campus.
His background includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling at the university level, supervising graduate interns as they complete hours toward licensure, and overseeing an outpatient therapy department. He has also served as a campus counselor, assisting college students with personal growth and relationship concerns.
Derek places a high value on hope as a central motivator for change, believing that discovering hope can shift a person from despair toward peace. He has significant experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, motivation and purpose, and life transitions. He approaches therapy with respect, encouragement, and an emphasis on partnering with clients to explore productive options and restore a sense of possibility.
Derek is licensed to practice counseling in both Colorado and Montana, holding professional counselor credentials in each state.
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