Derek Atkins,MS, LPC

Derek Atkins,MS, LPC

Telehealth Available
Professions: Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LPC
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Advantage
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Cigna
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Multiplan
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Optum
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • OSCAR
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Health Care
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Offices

McKinney, Texas 75070
Plano, Texas 75024

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My Approach to Helping

Do you feel as though you will never have a healthy relationship: with your family? with your significant other? with yourself? with food? Do you struggle to love and appreciate the person staring back at you in the mirror? Do you feel stuck in habits that result in self-sabotage and feelings of shame? Do you feel unworthy or undeserving of stability or contentment, so you turn to unhealthy eating patterns, toxic relationships, or substances? Maybe the trauma you have experienced has not been managed effectively and you don't have the tools to heal and feel relief.
Do you long for a safe place to share your inner thoughts and feelings? I will take the time to gain your trust and walk with you as you go through the process of therapy. Therapy doesn't have to be scary. I can help you find peace with your past, motivation for your future, and the confidence to move through the obstacles that life throws your way.
I received my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have experience in working with children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, text anxiety, grief, eating disorders and even substance abuse.

Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • LGBTQ+

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Career Choice
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Family Problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Perfectionism
  • Rejection
  • School issues
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Young Adult Issues
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