Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Derek Kee-Haynes, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW20329
- NPI
- 1881391738
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Derek supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Derek
Derek Kee-Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with eight years of professional experience. He works with people facing addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and what has helped before. Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can try between meetings. He treats struggles with substance use, mood symptoms, and patterns that keep repeating as problems to be understood and changed over time.
His approach treats problems like puzzles you work on together. He asks about how symptoms affect daily life, roles, and relationships. He pays attention to cultural background and how identity shapes stress and coping.
Work in sessions can include looking at thought patterns, practicing new ways to handle conflict, and building routines that support mood and motivation. For people living with chronic illness or HIV, he addresses the emotional load that comes with long-term health issues.
Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through the site's matching and scheduling process. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Evidence-based techniques focus on changing patterns that contribute to distress. One common approach looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce low mood and anxiety by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new actions. This helps with depression, worry, and motivation problems.Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by teaching grounding and coping skills, then working on memories or triggers at a pace the person can tolerate. This kind of work helps reduce reactivity and improve everyday functioning after traumatic experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose methods and adjust them as things change, so sessions stay relevant to the person’s life and needs.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer sessions that do not require video, for example to reduce bandwidth or to have a faster, audio-only check-in. Ask about specific formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine and goals.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation focused on skills and daily routines, aiming to identify stuck patterns and steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers