Derek Bylsma is a licensed clinical professional counselor based in Chicago, IL. He offers support to individuals across various life stages, including teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65+). Derek is experienced in addressing a wide range of concerns, such as addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol and drug use, anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, disabilities, domestic violence, family stress, and general well-being and mental health concerns. He also provides support for grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting challenges, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, sleeping difficulties, spirituality, and student life. Derek offers services to individuals, families, and couples, and is proficient in English (US). His therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Integrative Therapy, Coaching, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Existential Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Intervention.