Derek Bonds, LPC, LCPC

Derek Bonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings 17 years of experience to helping people navigate life’s challenges with respect, encouragement, and steady support. He earned a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University - Billings and has worked across multiple mental health settings, including agencies, schools, and a college campus.

Alongside clinical work, Derek has taught undergraduate and graduate coursework in psychology and counseling at the university level. He has also supervised graduate interns as they completed required hours toward licensure and provided leadership by supervising an outpatient therapy department. His background as a campus counselor includes supporting college students with personal growth and relationship concerns.

In therapy, Derek emphasizes the role of hope as a powerful motivator when stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or major life transitions start to feel overwhelming. He works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life, while also recognizing that everyone can benefit from an outside perspective and a supportive space to explore options. Derek aims to help clients reconnect with purpose, strengthen motivation, and move forward in a direction that feels more grounded and hopeful. He views people as fundamentally resilient and strives to be a collaborative partner throughout the therapeutic process.