Mr. 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 Disorders
Coping Skills
Cultural Identity
Gender-Specific Issues
Identity-Related Concerns
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Stress Management
Workplace Stress
Sexual Dysfunction

Specialties

Anxiety
Behavioral Addiction
LGBTQ+ Issues

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Emerging Adults (18-25)
Adults

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