Derek Schoffstall, LMFT

Co-Owner of Arrival and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Healing and Renewing Hearts


Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Searching for a therapist isn't always easy, but you've taken an important step just by looking. Whatever brought you here today, I'm ready to listen.

I believe in second chances: for relationships, for ourselves, and for the stories we tell about who we are. Maybe you're here because something feels broken. Maybe you've been carrying weight that wasn't meant to be carried alone. Or maybe you're just tired of surviving when you know, deep down, you were meant to thrive.

Here's what I know. It's never too late to reach out. And you don't have to have it all figured out before you walk through my door.

Whether you're wrestling with anxiety that won't quiet down, navigating the painful aftermath of betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected from the person lying next to you each night, I want you to know that these struggles don't have to define you. They're doorways. And on the other side of them is a version of your life that feels calmer, clearer, and more like home. A life where you're not just going through the motions, but actually present for the moments that matter.

I work with individuals who are ready to stop running from their pain and start understanding it. I work with couples who've forgotten how to reach each other, who need someone to help them remember what brought them together in the first place. My approach isn't about fixing you. Rather, my work entails helping you find the patterns that keep you stuck, the old lies you've believed about yourself, and the truth that can set you free. Real, lasting change happens when we're willing to look honestly at what's not working and do the hard work of building something different. This is the work of becoming whole, of aligning who you are with who you were created to be.

This work takes courage. It takes radical vulnerability. Sometimes it takes sitting with uncomfortable feelings long enough to see what they're trying to teach you. But here's what I can offer you. You won't be doing it alone. I'll be there, not as someone who has all the answers, but as someone who believes wholeheartedly in your capacity to find them. Someone who will walk alongside you through the messy, difficult parts without judgment.

So if you're ready to stop pretending and start building something real, let's begin. Maybe that's peace within yourself. Maybe it's discovering what's possible in your relationships. Your journey starts right now. Right here, in this moment of reaching out.

I'm here when you're ready.

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8+

Years Practicing Therapy

400+

Couples & Individuals Served

9k+

Hours Working with Clients

150+

Hours of Workshops and Trainings

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Specialties

Marital, Couples,
Infidelity Recovery

My Professional Info

  • Self-Esteem, Codependency, Identity Formation, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Shame & Guilt, Faith/Spirituality, Business Leadership, Executive Mindset.

  • B.A. Psychology,

    Gordon College
    Boston, Massachusetts.
    2014

    M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy,

    Fuller Theological Seminary
    Pasadena, California.
    2017

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT):

    State of California
    #117254

    State of Pennsylvania
    #MF001220

    State of South Carolina (Telehealth)
    #1243

  • Derek@arrivalcs.com

  • I’m grateful to be in high demand, and I protect time for the clients I’m actively supporting. If no appointments are visible on my schedule, send me an email and I can add you to my waitlist.

    My goal is to help as many people as I can while keeping quality of care high.

  • Level 2 Training in Restoration Therapy

    Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    Certified SYMBIS Premarital/Relationship Facilitator

Values That Guide Me

Humility

With humility, I recognize my clients as the experts of their own journeys, fostering a foundation of respect and collaborative exploration.

Authenticity

By embodying authenticity, I prioritize creating a safe and comfortable space, encouraging my clients to fully embrace their true selves.

Perseverance

I hold a deep sense of commitment and hope for all of my clients, even when navigating through their most complex issues.

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When I’m not in the office…

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Discover

 I constantly seek to expand my knowledge through books, documentaries, and engaging in fresh experiences.
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Create

My favorite pastime is expressing my imagination through various artistic mediums, from writing to woodworking.
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Wander

Whether it's hiking, photography, or losing myself in daydreams, I cherish the freedom of unplanned journeys.

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