Derek Li, LPC, NCC

Derek is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and a licensed telehealth provider in South Carolina (#1878). He works with adults and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Derek has particular experience supporting individuals in high-responsibility roles, including healthcare professionals, first responders, military and law enforcement personnel, cancer survivors, and those working in high-expectation environments.

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Derek approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience. His style is collaborative and person-centered, helping clients feel supported while also working toward meaningful and sustainable change. He believes therapy is most effective when clients feel understood, safe, and empowered.

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Derek holds an M.Phil.Ed in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and has additional doctoral-level training in molecular and cellular developmental biology. This interdisciplinary background allows him to bring a thoughtful, systems-informed perspective to emotional health, stress, and resilience.

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He integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and neuroscience-informed interventions. Treatment is tailored to each client’s goals, strengths, and needs.

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Derek is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and affirming space for clients across diverse backgrounds. He views therapy as a space for reflection, growth, and reconnection with one’s values, and feels honored to walk alongside clients as they work toward greater balance and well-being.