Dericka Dotson, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 5 years in practice

Dericka Dotson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or family tension.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904017648 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1619793981 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Dericka

Dericka Dotson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or family tension. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions conversational so concerns are easier to talk about. Her style aims to help people build skills they can use between sessions.

Dericka draws on five years of clinical experience in Virginia to shape practical steps that match each person's strengths.

Background and approach

Early meetings focus on what has helped before, current functioning, and preferred ways of learning. That information guides a tailored plan rather than a fixed method. She often focuses on issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting or caregiving strain, self-esteem, and workplace pressures.

Dericka also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, grief, isolation, and panic symptoms. Her approach is grounded in problem-solving and centering the client's voice. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative.

Clients can expect to practice new skills in session and get concrete ideas to try at home or work. Progress is tracked through small, achievable goals and regular check-ins. Dericka invites people to start from wherever they are and to use therapy as a place to develop clearer coping tools.

She emphasizes paced growth and practical strategies for everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Adoption and foster care
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Online support

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Dericka uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people identify small, manageable steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood by practicing concrete coping strategies. Another approach centers on person-focused conversation to understand each person’s strengths and adapt techniques to their learning style. These methods are useful for stress, panic symptoms, mood difficulties, and family-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dericka will discuss options with each person in the first sessions, review what has worked before, and adapt methods to fit goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief updates, skill practice between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or school commitments while keeping the focus on practical growth and skill building.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family difficulties, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas like panic, workplace problems, and isolation.

What is the general approach to therapy?

Therapy is conversational and solution-focused, with an emphasis on building practical skills and honoring each person's individual voice and experience.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Dericka has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Virginia.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in the state of Virginia.

Which languages are supported and are international clients served?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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