Derylene Proctor , LMHC

Derylene Proctor is a Florida-based licensed therapist with 30 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and draws on long-standing clinical experience to support clients facing depression, anxiety, addiction, and difficulties with self-esteem and relationships.

Her practice includes focused work in addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, and life transitions such as midlife changes and divorce or separation. She offers Christian-informed guidance for those who request it, and she emphasizes empowering clients to build clearer self-understanding, improve communication, and reconnect with a sense of purpose.

Proctor centers her approach on healing through self-love, forgiveness, and intentional personal development. She pays close attention to challenges like isolation, impulsivity, commitment concerns, and control issues, and she provides steady, non-judgmental support for individuals seeking meaningful change. Whether addressing anger, substance use, or questions about life direction, she works collaboratively with people to foster lasting emotional growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Derylene Proctor uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients make practical changes in their daily lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with impulse control. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore their ambivalence about change and strengthen personal motivation, which can be particularly useful in addiction recovery and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Proctor works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies to an individual's situation and revises the plan as progress unfolds, inviting clients to be active partners in their care.

Online therapy with Proctor is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints, helping people maintain momentum in their recovery and personal growth.