Derek Kee-Haynes, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 8 years in practice

Derek Kee-Haynes is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who focuses on addiction, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW20329 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1881391738 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Derek

Derek Kee-Haynes is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who focuses on addiction, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He brings eight years of professional experience to his work and speaks English. Derek encourages clients to take the first step toward change and recognizes that reaching out takes courage.

He uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people sort through painful experiences. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building small habits that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Background and approach

Derek values clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. In the room he listens for patterns that keep people stuck, such as codependency, control issues, or guilt and shame. He helps people untangle those patterns and try different ways of reacting.

This can include talking through relationship concerns like infidelity or navigating issues around identity and multicultural stress. Derek also brings experience addressing chronic pain, chronic illness, and HIV/AIDS related concerns, and he supports people facing mood disorders and personality-related struggles. He works with addiction and substance-related problems with focus on practical steps and relapse prevention.

Practical matters are part of the plan. Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Therapy is provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location and therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Derek lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexuality
Workplace issues

Online support

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on clear skills and practical steps. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced thoughts; this can reduce mood symptoms and make daily life easier. Another approach emphasizes skill-building around coping, communication, and relapse prevention to address addiction, codependency, and control issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed. Clients take an active role in choosing what feels most helpful over time.

Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text-based messaging can make short check-ins or processing between sessions easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep consistent contact with a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Derek focus on?

Derek focuses on addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related areas like codependency, chronic pain and mood disorders.

What is his general therapy style?

He keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented, using clear conversation to identify patterns and try new behaviors. The approach emphasizes small, doable changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile. That experience informs a straightforward, strengths-based approach.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and is licensed in Florida. Sessions are offered from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their routine.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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