Licensed clinical social worker recordMississippi
Dr. Derrius Miller, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Mississippi
- LCSW, licence C7908
- NPI
- 1629564448
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
These details come from information Derrius 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
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- CBT and solutions
About Derrius
Dr. Derrius Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Mississippi with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on common and urgent everyday concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and LGBT matters. He also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, sexuality, self-love, and workplace issues.
In sessions he keeps language direct and practical. He helps people name what feels most pressing, identify small changes to try, and build routines that fit real life. Conversations are collaborative and paced to what each person can handle that week.
Dr. Miller draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and practical solution-focused steps for immediate problems. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone wants help deciding on a next step or making behavior changes.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion about goals and barriers. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than abstract theory. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what changes help and what needs adjusting.
For people balancing work, caregiving, or busy schedules, sessions aim to fit into everyday life. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and options.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and letting the client set priorities. Online sessions use that approach to center immediate concerns and decide what to focus on each week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete exercises to test different ways of thinking and behaving. That method helps with anxiety, low mood, and workplace stress.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will discuss the different methods, ask about your goals and what has or hasn’t worked, and then try approaches that fit your preferences and schedule. If something isn’t helpful, he will adjust the plan together with you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, caregiving routine, or busy week. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, or regular weekly meetings when more time is available. The focus is on making sessions practical and usable in everyday life rather than on lengthy or purely theoretical talks.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBT related issues, plus caregiver stress and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach with clear steps and problem-solving. Conversations focus on what to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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