Derek Birkett, MSW, LCSW - Clinical Supervisor (he, him & his)

Derek earned his master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2019. With over 5 years of experience, Derek specializes in providing trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, families, and adults navigating emotional and behavioral challenges, alongside addictive patterns. Integrating modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, dialectic-behavioral, attachment theory, and trauma-focused interventions, Derek adopts a compassionate, client-centered approach. He believes that asking the right question is halfway to the right answer, and thus, encourages a compassionate inquiry into oneself as a pathway to healing. Derek assists individuals in understanding their experiences, cultivating self-compassion, and reclaiming fragmented aspects of self impacted by trauma or adversity. Additionally, Derek is actively involved in training development and staff education at Trailways Counseling, serving as a clinical supervisor. He is committed to enhancing the skills and knowledge of therapists, providing guidance and support in their professional growth.

In addition to providing outpatient services and clinical supervision for Trailways Counseling therapists, Derek also offers external supervision for individuals pursuing clinical hours towards licensure and for organizations needing supervision to fulfill Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) requirements.

Outside of his professional role, Derek finds solace in nature through activities like skiing and hiking. Indoors, he enjoys reading, watching movies, and exploring diverse music genres.

Derek provides outpatient services virtually and clinical supervision for Trailways Counseling therapists. Derek is accepting new oupatient virtual patients.