Derek Conn, LPC
Derek is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified CBT for Anxiety & OCD specialist having completed the extensive clinical training program through the Center for Anxiety Training. He received his degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Derek specializes in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety related issues, OCD, ADHD, work stress management and trauma using CBT and techniques to craft individualized treatment plans.
Derek has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including a residential group home for teenagers, IOP/PHP programs and a community mental health center. He also has experience working for an Employee Assistance Program providing therapeutic support and coping skills to professionals in a variety of industries.
He believes that through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with supplemental techniques such as mindfulness, individuals can truly begin to understand themselves and their symptoms. Relief is possible if we address it.
What Light on Anxiety Clients Have To Say About Their Experience Working With Derek Conn:
“Thanks a ton Derek for all of the work you’ve been doing with him. I think your sessions have really dispelled a lot of his fears in regards to these thoughts he’s been having. He really connects with you and we have seen such a big difference in him since just in four sessions.”
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