Derek entered the counseling profession after spending 23 years
in the high tech industry. His passion for helping others develop
their careers and seek personal growth led to this natural transition
into working as a psychotherapist.

Derek earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from
Texas State University-San Marcos, and he holds a Finance degree
from The University of Texas at Austin.

He is a:








Derek completed his graduate training internship at Waterloo
Counseling Center in Austin, where he also co-led a weekly HIV+
Support Group.  Besides seeing individual clients, couples, and
multiple partners, both gay and straight, Derek leads weekly
therapy
groups for men, and provides supervision and private
practice consultation for other therapists.

To contact Derek please call
512.658.2960
Therapy becomes a microscope focused on the
intricacies of the inner life. It is sunlight and
rainfall nourishing a tender human plant. It is a
flowing river of self-discovery, self-confidence,
and fluid strength.

--  Carl Rogers
Copyright 2011 Derek Leighton.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Texas (LMFT)
Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (LPC)
Board Approved Supervisor in Texas (LMFT & LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved Consultant
Derek Leighton, LMFT, LPC, NCC, CGP
Certified EMDR Therapist
Leighton & Associates