I love my therapist, and the thought process works for me. He allows me to see things from other perspective that I probably would not have
Dr. Derek Hopson, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Derek is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Derek. View 63 reviews
- Great news, Derek is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
He gets down into the details and I found great help in some of his methods!
More about Derek
- 40 years' experience
- Male
- Psychologist
As a clinical psychologist with many years of experience, I have worked in a wide variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinic, and private practice in Connecticut and currently Florida. I have provided psychotherapy and counseling from young adults to elderly populations. My treatment modalities are individual, family, couples, and group therapy. In terms of treatment methods, my primary approaches are humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive, and solution-focused. The range of problems and concerns I work with include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting and family problems, substance abuse and addiction, emotional trauma, and aging.
My therapy style is sensitive, caring, compassionate, open, engaging, and respectful. I listen closely to ensure the services I provide are tailored to the unique needs and life experiences of my clients. I am particularly sensitive to cultural background and how it contributes to a person’s beliefs and lifestyle.
I am committed to supporting each of my clients as they courageously seek to resolve problems that prevent them from reaching a more productive, fulfilling and overall happier life. Changing for the better can be extremely difficult at times. As your therapist, I will be there for you each step in changing and achieving a more satisfying life.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Derek Hopson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982826020.
- Psychologist · Florida · PY7409 · Expires May 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Derek Hopson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I love my therapist, and the thought process works for me. He allows me to see things from other perspective that I probably would not have
He gets down into the details and I found great help in some of his methods!
He is phenomenal
Dr. Hopson is someone who I felt comfortable to talk to and confide in . He is a great listener and I felt heard. He is very patient and that helped me to share with ease and without any hesitations. I plan to book Dr. Hopson again when I am able to continue my therapy journey. Thank you Dr. D for being an awesome therapist. :))
Dr. Hopson is the best therapist I’ve ever had. :)
Dr Hopson has been a life saver. From the first day we met, he has listen to every word I said without judgment or bias. He tells it as it is and doesn’t sugar coat things which helps me have an objective look on my issues. He is funny and witty, he gives great examples and offers support in all issues
First session was incredible, already feeling like I've had emotional progress, looking forward to the next session!
He pushes me to my best potential
Dr Hopson is a great therapist he give me great support in my sessions. This is my first time in therapy but I feel with Dr Hopson I am in good hands.
I have been working with Dr Hopson for some time and really feel like my sessions with him have made all the difference. He is supportive, understanding, empathetic and comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Thanks to our sessions, I feel more equipped with the tools needed to take on life’s challenges. Dr Hopsons sessions feel like a safe space. I highly recommend working with Dr Hopson.
I’ve had one session now with Dr. Hopson and he has a gift with making you feel comfortable and able to speak you’re feelings. Very grateful to you Dr. Hopson.
He is the Man . When I tell people about BetterHelp, I recommend him as a therapist.
Great listener and helps with solutions, in’s Understands my problems and is super easy to talk to. First time using better help and I feel like I struck gold.
I am so happy that I have started therapy with Dr. Hopson. He follows up on my entries, he is a very good listener and gives me techniques to deal with my anxiety/stress. He is very easy to talk to and that is important to me. I know that in the end, I will be a better Me because of his assistance.
Dr. Hopson was insightful and afforded me ample opportunities to grasp understanding of changes I need to make to realize the movement I’m striving for.
Excellent
Dr. Hopson is a very patient, professional, and adaptive. He was my first match, and I have stuck with him for almost two years. He will respond to urgent messages quickly. Other messages he responds in a timely manner. I really appreciate how he has been able to adjust his schedule to match mine at times that I was unable to reschedule our sessions. He is considerate but also lets you know when you are not being considerate. I appreciate his honesty and his professionalism.
Our sessions were very useful - covering valuable topics and insights. Thank you for your energy and commitment guiding me through my issues.
Wonderful therapist! Understood my needs very well and guided me though in a very professional way.
He is very good in providing you the tools that you need . I really appreciate Dr Hopson.
Dr. Hopson was extremely kind and attentive and gave me the space necessary to work things out.
Dr Hopson is great. Would recommend.
Mr. Hopson is really good with breaking down topics and helping you not feel overwhelmed. He will help you tackle the primary issue that you have in your therapy session.
Dr Hopson uses his vast experience to allow him to ask the right questions in order to help with my issues.
Excellent therapist that gives you the perfect balance of understanding and clarity for your life.
Love him
I am so grateful for Dr. Hopson’s help. His expertise has been life changing. Together with the work I have committed to, I have been able to see dramatic changes in my life. A true blessing. Thank you!
We haven’t had enough time to give him a score on knowing me. I am happy with t the match thus far, though.
Supreme understanding
Dr. Hopson is very good at detecting faulty thought patterns and bringing his theoretical knowledge into practice, which helps you understand the reasons behind these patterns. This helped me to be more stable and less worried in general. It sparked confidence, which sparked self-initiative, which allowed me to put myself out more and ultimately get rid of my most severe problems with social interactions.
An all round good guy ..listens and provides very good gentle advice..highly recommend
Thoughtful. Gentle. Empathetic. A great therapist and wonderful man.
I strongly suggest Dr. Hopson as a therapist. He is a great listener! He has helped me in so many ways. I didn't really believe that therapy would work for me but Dr. Hopson changed my mind. It does work. He is excellent and very professional.
I'm so grateful to have found Dr.Hopson on better help. I have finally found a therapist who has contributed a positive change to my life. So glad to be guided by him on my pursuit to a happier and healthier lifestyle.
He’s great! It’s nice to talk to someone who doesn’t know me and actually listens and gives an honest opinion wether if I’m the problem or not. Helps letting my frustrations out!
Dr. Hopson is professional, upbeat, and persistent with his method in our counselling sessions. I feel like he's a strong anchor during my personal ups and downs. I have been in sessions with him for about 4-6 months now, and the one lasting impact I feel from him is his positive tone during our conversations.
I have 'collected' a lot of trauma in my life: toxic childhood, a long-term relationship involving mental and physical abuse, as well as being sexually assaulted. I couldn't live in peace because of constant flashbacks. Signing up for this therapy, I didn't expect much; I knew I needed help, but I felt unfixable. I am not religious, but meeting Dr. Hopson was a bit like a gift from heaven. I remember that when he introduced himself and started to explain the journey we will follow together, I have already started sobbing because I felt right there and then that it will have a profound effect on me. Only a few months later, I can say that nothing haunts me anymore. I have come to terms with the things that have happened to me. As I learned how to react to flashbacks, they slowly stopped coming. I have also received powerful tools that helped me realize how to be assertive in everyday life from now on. If you are severely traumatized, Dr. Hopson is a great choice. It was so worth it. Bonus: he has a great sense of humor and often made me cry from laughter right after crying from pain, with a relevant joke or two, which was cathartic on its own. I am taking a pause, but if I ever need therapy again, I only want it to be Dr. Hopson. All the best to you!
Dr. Hopson is so knowledgeable and caring. I really appreciate his deep insights, and look forward to working with him further!
Dr. Hopson is very thorough. He listens to each detail and slows you down to make sure he understands what you are saying before continuing on to the next comment or question. I have had therapy in past years but I feel Dr. Hopson has much more experience helping people understand what happened helping them sort through their feelings so they can progress to the next level.
A little more strength in the mind, but minor compared to others, he is very understanding and helpful and an ear for a minority I hope regardless of whatever minority that is.
I am so grateful for Dr. Hopson’s help. His expertise has helped free me from a lifetime of abuse. His continued guidance is helping me to now focus on thriving. Thank God for his skills.
He is someone who makes a comfortable environment and can make me laugh. I was nervous about starting counseling and we took it slow and he was able to listen and encourage to continue to be brave.
Dr. Hopson's impact on my life has been astounding. He has helped guide me in many ways and I am extremely grateful for his help. His approach is honest yet sincere and he has a very good way of helping you see outside of your own perspective and delivering necessary truths. Very happy to have worked with him. Thank you Dr Hapson!
Dr Hopson is very helpful and knows what to say and how to interact with you during your sessions. All the advice has been extremely helpful and id recommend him to my family and friends
Great therapist who is open but is also tough when needed. Would recommend to anyone!
Great councilor . Likes his approach to trouble shooting.
Life saving help.
Dr. Hopson is very attentive and knowledgeable in his craft. He takes him time to understand you and connect key components to your current state/mindset.
Wonderful sessions, kind, caring and helpful Counsellor who provides me with the tools I need to assist with creating better mental health. Wonderful tools and assistance that I can use in my daily life to help create the life I want.
Indeed a great man and even better counsellor. Nothing but love, admiration and respect for Dr. Hopson. I recommend Dr. Hopson to anyone out there looking for an experienced, thoughtful and positive therapist.
Dr. Hopson quickly understood my situation and was able to listen to me in a way that made it easier for me to navigate the stressors I had around me during a time of need. Would highly recommend him.
Dr Hopson has been fundamental in my pain management He is caring and practical at the same time Exactly what I needed
Dr. Hopson is A wonderful Counsellor. He listened to all my problems and able to help me internalized them. I am not good at expressing myself, but he knows how to bring all these emotions out from me. I have grown a lot and healed a lot of my childhood and recent Traumatic experiences. He taught me most about being a mindful and assertive person. I have a lot of dark personalities, and yet he is still very Compassionate toward me. I'm keeping betterhelp because of him.
Dr Hopson is a truly wonderful human and counsellor. I've been dealing with severe addictions for numerous years, and in just a couple sessions he has helped me identify deep rooted patterns of thinking and showing me a way out of my mess. He also helps me have a good chuckle at times and most importantly fills me with hope and real practical steps to live a better life.
I am so grateful for the help Dr. Hopson has given. The knowledge of the issues has been heaven sent. The true effectiveness of therapy largely depends on how much work I devote to the process. The help he has given me during this time has truly changed my life. A big thank you to him and Better Help.
De Hilson is extremely attentive and knows how to bring the answers out without having to be direct... doesn’t mince words and can read a situation very well. Really like this DR....
Dr. Hopson has been a great help. He understands what I say and give me really good analysis of my situation. I have had great pleasure getting therapy from him and I will continue with him as well. The schedules are little tight sometimes but he made sure he helps and puts extra effort to provide counseling. Thank you so much. I hope i am able to recover completely with his help, it will be an accomplishment for both me and Dr.Hopson.
Dr. Hopson immediately made me feel comfortable. He is kind, funny, and a good listener. I love that he offers a lot of tangible tools to use outside of therapy. I highly recommend working with him.
Dr. Hopson is very easy to talk to. He has a very calming demeanor and takes everything you say into account. He has helped me calm down and taught me some great techniques to help better myself. He is kind and has a good sense of humor but will also push you to grow. I would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Hopson makes counseling very enjoyable and I have been extremely comfortable with him over the past few weeks. He listens intently and seems to understand the issues I have been having and has helped me unpack a lot of things so far!
Dr. Hopson provided fantastic support to me during a difficult time. He is highly knowledgeable and empathic, and helped me come to a clear conclusion as to the next steps I wanted to take in my life. Thank you, Dr. Hopson!
Very kind and understanding to sensitive situations.
Dr. Hopson, is passionate about helping us improve our communication with one another for a healthy marriage, and also cares about assisting in our personal growth and development ! So happy to have met him!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Derek Hopson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Derek Hopson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Derek Hopson speak?
Dr. Derek Hopson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Derek Hopson have?
Dr. Derek Hopson has 40 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Derek Hopson licensed to practice?
Dr. Derek Hopson is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Dr. Derek Hopson accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Derek Hopson accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Derek Hopson offer?
Dr. Derek Hopson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Derek Hopson?
Dr. Derek Hopson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Derek Hopson?
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