Derek Breslin, MA, NY | Psychotherapist

About Derek Breslin

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family / Marital

Compassion Focused

Multicultural

Culturally Sensitive

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Derek Breslin

I am a provisionally licensed Mental Health Counselor and CASAC-Provisional. I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling and Community Psychology from Russell Sage College and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Siena College. My experience includes working in a hospital-based mental health crisis setting with people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral health concerns. Along with a long career in public service, these experiences have given me a strong appreciation for how stress, trauma, life changes, and difficult experiences can affect people in very different ways. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, behavioral concerns, substance use issues, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy, but most importantly, I try to meet each person where they are and tailor therapy to what works best for them.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I know starting therapy can sometimes feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar. My goal is to create a relaxed, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we can work on understanding what you are going through, building practical coping skills, recognizing your strengths, and making meaningful changes in your life.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

In the first session I will complete an intake assessment to gather as much information to better assess and get to know you, your history, and what concerns have brought you to therapy and therefore set up goals. The following sessions, we will engage in talk therapy while pulling from various modalities to help you achieve your goals. Our sessions are 45 min in length on a weekly basis. Please allow 15 minutes before the session to do the intake paperwork. I PROVIDE PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES ONLY; PLEASE NOTE I DON’T PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prenuptial Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prenuptial Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Smart Therapy PC

Education and training

Russell Sage College - Troy, NY, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Siena College, Bachelor's

NPI number

1033038989

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Derek Breslin?

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Is Derek Breslin accepting new patients?

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What practice does Derek Breslin work with?

Derek Breslin works with Smart Therapy PC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Derek Breslin?

Derek Breslin frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Derek Breslin on their profile.