Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy, P.C.

Derek brings unique life perspectives to therapy via his background in marketing, business and clinical training at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Notre Dame de Namur. He supports children, teens, young adults, and adults facing anxiety, social isolation, family and relationship stress, ADHD, behavioral problems, trauma, depression, neurodivergence, transition/launch challenges, learning disabilities, and substance use.

 

His approach is individualized, empathetic, and humanistic, drawing from CBT, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Expressive Art, Walk-and-Talk, Positive Psychology, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. He has several years of experience as a therapist, case manager, coach, and life mentor at nonprofit organizations and schools via comprehensive community-based and private mental health programs.

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Derek has played and coached lacrosse at an advanced level since the age of 9 years old. He enjoys everything water sports and beach related, including standup paddleboard surfing, bodysurfing, surf kayaking, boating, and fishing. He has recently rejoined a school rock band on guitar, and he frequently enjoys live music, Coldplay concerts, and karaoke with friends and family.

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Supervised by Gina Mazzetti Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #135698