Derek Bonds, LPC, LCPC
Hope-focused counseling for life’s toughest transitions
- Respectful supportive partnership
- Experienced across settings
- Strengths based perspective
About Derek Bonds
In addition to providing therapy, Derek has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling at the university level. He has also supervised graduate interns completing hours toward licensure and has led an outpatient therapy department, experiences that reflect a longstanding commitment to clinical growth, training, and quality care. As a campus counselor, he helped college students strengthen personal development and work through relationship challenges.
Derek emphasizes the role of hope as a practical and powerful motivator when life feels heavy. He aims to create a respectful, encouraging space where clients can explore what is getting in the way, clarify what matters most, and consider realistic next steps. Grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life, he offers support, an outside perspective, and steady partnership to help clients reconnect with resilience, direction, and a renewed sense of possibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Derek Bonds have?
Derek Bonds has 17 years of experience providing counseling and support.
Is Derek Bonds a licensed therapist?
Yes. Derek Bonds is licensed and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. License details include: Colorado LPC (LPC.0011730) and Montana LCPC (BBH-LCPC-LIC-72385).
In which languages does Derek Bonds provide therapy?
Derek Bonds provides therapy in English.
Where is Derek Bonds located?
Derek Bonds is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Derek Bonds as my therapist?
You can work with Derek Bonds through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your comfort level and schedule.
Does Derek Bonds work with international clients?
Yes. Derek Bonds works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Derek Bonds cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Derek Bonds draws from well-established therapy models to help clients work through anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions in a practical, supportive way.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that can keep people stuck. By practicing new ways of thinking and responding, clients can build skills for managing worry, low mood, and self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while reconnecting with personal values. It is often useful when motivation is low or when someone wants more clarity, meaning, and direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured coping tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness, which can be helpful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Derek collaborates with clients to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting the pace and focus as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access support from wherever is most convenient.