I've been part of Derek's training for a year now. (Switched programs recently so it may not show up that I've been a paying member for a year.) As a seasoned relationship coach, I've found his approaches to be powerful and unique. They've clearly aided me in working with couples, but also in my own life relationships with being able to access true vulnerability more readily. I'm grateful to have had access to Derek's work.

Derek has taught me more about vulnerability than any counselor, therapist, or coach I’ve ever worked with. What makes him so impactful is that he truly practices what he teaches. Week after week, he models authenticity, openness, and compassion while skillfully guiding couples in distress toward deeper understanding and connection. His work has profoundly changed how I understand vulnerability, emotional intimacy, and what it means to truly show up in relationship.

Derek is for me a practice what you preach teacher and that is hugely valuable for me. I have met nobody that teaches so beautifully as he does. It is the first time in my life I feel that there is a possibility for me to get out of the problems I get myself into in my relationships.His depth of experience is a joy to me. He teaches with care, precision, humor, love and clarity. My partner and me start to have a better relationship as we watch him work with people and work with us. So grateful

Derek has a unique approach at getting each party to be seen, heard, understood, and validated while simultaneously addressing the root issue and crux of the matter hidden between layers of pain, fear, sadness, and the wounds of trauma. In The Relationship Lab, you will learn the power of being present in yourself and to witness each other in your emotions, and where you're running or hiding from being vulnerably transparent, specifically with your hurt, pain, and suffering. 5* GOLD Group!