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Derylene Proctor, LMHC

Experienced LMHC for relationships and recovery
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Relationship communication help
  • Midlife transitions guidance

About Derylene Proctor

Derylene Proctor is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 30 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and relational challenges. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines long-term clinical experience with a compassionate, strengths-oriented approach to support recovery from addiction, manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, and rebuild self-esteem and purpose.

Derylene brings particular attention to relationship dynamics, communication skills, and the complexities that arise during midlife transitions. She is experienced in guiding individuals through issues such as commitment and control struggles, impulsivity, infidelity, and the isolation that can accompany major life changes. Her practice also attends to co-morbidity and the ways substance use and mental health concerns interact.

Many clients seeking Christian-informed guidance find Derylene's style respectful of personal values while focused on practical growth. Her counseling emphasizes self-love, forgiveness, and intentional development so clients can clarify priorities, strengthen boundaries, and regain a sense of direction. She offers supportive, non-judgmental care for those facing divorce or separation, grief, and identity shifts.

Derylene works collaboratively with each person to build insight, improve communication, and create sustainable change. Her aim is to walk alongside clients as they move from crisis or stuck patterns toward clearer purpose and healthier relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Co-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Derylene Proctor have?

Derylene Proctor has 30 years of professional experience in mental health counseling.

Is Derylene Proctor a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH17720.

In which languages does Derylene Proctor provide therapy?

Derylene Proctor provides therapy in English.

Where is Derylene Proctor located?

Derylene Proctor is located in Florida.

How can I work with Derylene Proctor as my therapist?

Therapy with Derylene Proctor is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does Derylene Proctor work with international clients?

Yes, Derylene Proctor works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Derylene Proctor cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist 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?

Prospective clients can get started by clicking the 'Start Therapy' button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, an initial session can then be scheduled by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In practice this looks like working together to spot stressful thoughts, test their accuracy, and build practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and everyday stressors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and find personal motivation for change - it is often used in addressing addiction, commitment issues, and readiness for life transitions.

Derylene Proctor uses these methods flexibly, tailoring them to each person’s situation and values. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; she collaborates with clients to choose strategies that fit their goals, preferences, and stage of change, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and those living far from the therapist’s office. Derylene provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible and to support ongoing work between sessions. This range of options helps maintain continuity of care during life transitions and supports consistent progress toward personal goals.

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