David Derus, PsyD

Dr. David Derus is a licensed psychologist in the state of Wisconsin. He works from a culturally sensitive cognitive behavioral perspective with individuals ages 12 and up.

Understanding that seeking out help can be hard, he takes time to cultivate a strong working relationship to ensure his clients feel comfortable.

Dr. Derus also works as a Mental Performance Coach and offers 1:1 training for athletes looking to improve their performance, position group and team training, and coaching consultation.

Call (715) 845-7175 to book an appointment with Dr. David Derus today!

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QUALIFICATIONS

MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHING
  • Burnout
  • Choking
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolut ion
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with Injury
  • Em ot ion Regulat ion
  • Focus and Concent rat ion
  • Grounding
  • Harnessing and Maintaini ng Flow States
  • Im proving Self-Talk
  • Meditat ion
  • Mindfulness
  • Relaxat ion
  • Team -building
  • Visualizat ion
TREATMENT AREAS
  • Abuse (Physical, Mental, & Sexual) & Victimization
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjustment Issues / Coping Skills
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
  • Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
  • Bullying
  • Career / Job Stress
  • Childhood Anxiety, Depression, & Phobias
  • Children of Divorce
  • Counseling for Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Death & Dying
  • Depression / Mood Disorders
  • Divorce / Custody & Co-Parent ing
  • Family Counseling
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
  • Gender Ident ity / Transgend er
  • Geriatric Issues
  • Grief & Loss Adjustm ent
  • Individuation
  • Intimacy
  • Learning Disorders
  • Loneliness
  • Marital, Prearital, & Couples Counseling
  • Meditation / Relaxation
  • Mindfulness
  • Neglect (Physical & Emotional)
  • Obsessive-Com pulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Opposit ional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting / Blended Families / Adoption
  • Peer Relationships
  • Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relat ionships / Interpersonal Issues
  • Self-Care / Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues or Abuse
  • Social Anxiet y Disorder
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicidal Thoughts
TESTING / CLINICAL EVALUATIONS
  • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD)
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Cognitive and Memory Testing
  • Performance Based Evaluations for Athletes

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REFERRALS / INSURANCE

We work hard to maintain good standing on the provider lists of many insurance companies, HMOs, & self-insured businesses.

We are also certified to accept Medicare, Medicaid / Badger Care, & Champus coverage.

LOCATION

Elmergreen Associates
114 Grand Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403

(Just across from the Marathon County Courthouse in Downtown Wausau)

Discrete parking at rear of building

APPOINTMENTS / HOURS

Phone: 715.845.7175
Fax: 715-845-7142

Office Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Weeknights by appointment only.