Derek is great. Really appreciate all the insight. He's been super helpful.
Derek Bakay, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Derek is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Derek. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York and Nevada
Recent reviews
Absolutely phenomenal
More about Derek
- 15 years' experience
- Male
- LMHC, LCPC
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a certified rehabilitation counselor with over 20 years of professional work experience as a counselor in a variety of clinical settings. I have helped clients with depression, stress and anxiety, disability adjustment issues, career and academic difficulties, & coping with life changes.
My therapy style is warm, interactive and thorough. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is holistic with elements of humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-based therapy. I am interested in you as a person and look forward to tailoring our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and goals.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coaching
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Visually impaired
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Derek Bakay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205547007.
- LMHC · New York · 002271 · Expires May 2026
- LCPC · Nevada · CP5611-R · Expires January 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Derek Bakay
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Derek is great. Really appreciate all the insight. He's been super helpful.
Absolutely phenomenal
Very helpful
Derek is the first therapist that I've worked with on my therapy journey, and he has quickly helped me feel incredibly comfortable with this process. I had no idea what the back-and-forth with a therapist would be like, and Derek has allowed me the freedom to navigate the discussion to where my mind wants to go. I appreciate that there is no rigidity to our sessions, and Derek is able to adapt and effectively tie in my previous thoughts and talking points to where the conversation goes next. Derek is a great listener, and helps me come to better positive conclusions and thoughts on how I can continue to improve my mind and reduce anxiety. We are still very early on in our professional relationship, but I feel like our sessions have been time well spent, and leave me feeling better about myself and my path forward.
Derek is one of the nicest people I've encountered so far in my journey of healing. He's extremely respectful and takes time into making sure he puts out the right thoughts, suggestions, questions and so on for me to review and understand. Our work together is still relatively new but I feel like if anyone will get me back on the path to feeling normal again it will be him. I'm glad I have gotten the chance to work with someone I feel actually cares about me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Derek Bakay offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Derek Bakay works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Derek Bakay speak?
Derek Bakay speaks English.
How many years of experience does Derek Bakay have?
Derek Bakay has 15 years of experience.
Where is Derek Bakay licensed to practice?
Derek Bakay is licensed to practice in New York and Nevada.
Does Derek Bakay accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Derek Bakay does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Derek Bakay offer?
Derek Bakay offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Derek Bakay?
Derek Bakay can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Derek Bakay?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.