Derek Walcker

Derek uses a combination of medication and psychotherapy to provide speedy remission of symptoms and help patients develop the skills to navigate challenges in their daily lives. After starting his career in emergency medicine and intensive care, Derek switched to psychiatry when he realized that many critical care patients required emergent care as a result of limited access to mental health treatment or poor management of behavioral health conditions. His goal is that those in need of behavioral healthcare never have to see the inside of a hospital. Derek takes time to educate his patients about their diagnosis and treatment options, and together they develop a personalized treatment plan to address their short- and long-term needs.