Derek Blagojevic, LCSW
Merrillville, Telehealth
Education
School:
Campbellsville University, Kentucky
Saint Joseph's College
Degrees:
Master of Social Work
Bachelors of Science Psychology
Additional Certificates:
Sand Play Therapy
Sensate Focus
Derek Blagojevic, LCSW, has a thriving interest in helping people reach their goals for therapy. Derek is a graduate of Campbellsville University, Kentucky, where he received his Master of Social Work. Derek's experience spans all ages, from working with families and teenagers struggling with emotional and behavioral issues to adult addiction treatment. As a part of the LGBTQ+ community, Derek has a passion for helping individuals explore who they are outside the confines of societal and cultural expectations. Using a holistic approach, Derek focuses on strength-based solutions and tangible skill-building through the use of DBT and solution-focused therapy.
Issues Treated
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
- Behavioral Addiction
- Coping Skills
- Cultural Identity
- Gender-Specific Issues
- Identity-Related Concerns
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Stress Management
- Workplace Stress
Session Types
Telehealth
Individual Therapy
Age Specialties
- adult
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Sensate Focus