Hi there! I'm Derek Jesko, and I'm an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) located in Texas. While capable of treating a wide variety of mental health problems, I currently specialize in Trauma/PTSD, Depression, and Interpersonal problems. My treatment method involves the formation of a collaborative therapeutic alliance aimed at the continual development of personal insight, the end goal of which is the establishment of a more integrated and autonomous life. With inspiration from the works and insights of Dr. Carl Jung and Dr. Richard Schwartz, my method prioritizes a strong working relationship wherein previously unconscious processes, unresolved traumas, etc. are identified and healed through the light of conscious awareness. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -C. G. Jung
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
From our first session, I aim to help instill an open, inquisitive attitude toward life alongside a more compassionate and actualized sense of self. While knowledge is indeed power, the development of said knowledge starts with an honest question. It's in these these questions, and more importantly, their answers that your true potential lies. Let's see what we can discover together.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I currently specialize in trauma exposure/PTSD, Depression, and Interpersonal problems primarily through the utilization of the following therapeutic frameworks and associated techniques: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Trauma comes in numerous forms, many of which remain just below the surface, unconsciously directing our lives, impacting our relationships, and stunting our unique pursuit of happiness. Thankfully, mental health services are no longer strictly designated for those amongst us experiencing the most overt forms of dysfunction. From those having experienced more severe and debilitating forms of trauma seeking initial recovery and basic stabilization to those seeking to maximize their potential and optimize their lifestyle, my ideal client simply seeks to shed the bindings of the past in pursuit of a more authentic and fulfilling life.