Hello, my name is Deric Learman, and I am a counseling intern. I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Central Michigan University, with plans to graduate in August 2026.

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I am a client-centered counselor, and my goal in therapy is to meet clients where they are. I have experience working with couples, children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. My approach is integrated, meaning I use one or more techniques tailored to help clients struggling with life transitions, aging, depression, anxiety (including panic and OCD), or trauma. I have training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and various aspects of play therapy.

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Counseling is my second career, as I have been working in higher education (teaching and research) since 2011. My focus in higher education is on environmental science, and to support this career, I earned a B.S. in geology from CMU and a Ph.D. in geoscience from Virginia Tech.