Derek Wise

I’m a licensed professional counselor and EMDR-certified therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, grief, anxiety, and relational challenges. My clinical work is informed not only by formal training, but by personal experience—I’ve navigated my own journey through deep loss, trauma, and abandonment. These lived experiences have shaped my belief in the power of therapy and the resilience of the human spirit.

I offer a trauma-informed, integrative approach rooted in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and person-centered therapy. Over the past year and a half, I’ve also worked closely with patients receiving ketamine treatments, witnessing firsthand how this emerging treatment can facilitate profound healing when traditional methods may fall short. While I do not administer or prescribe ketamine myself, I regularly collaborate with trusted providers and refer clients when these interventions align with their needs and goals.

I often tell clients that therapy isn’t about fitting into one method—it's about discovering what works. Whether through evidence-based talk therapy, EMDR, or referrals for Ketamine treatments, my commitment is the same: to help individuals reduce or eliminate symptoms, restore connection, and reclaim a meaningful life.

Healing is possible. I’m honored to walk alongside those courageous enough to pursue it.