Divorce Therapists in Riverside, CA

As you journey through life, you may find yourself in difficult times that may cause confusion, anxiety, or depression. You may experience difficulty with your spouse or partner, a child or teen, phase of life changes, or the loss of a loved one. It is during these times that you may need someone to talk to and to walk with you, to listen non-judgmentally, compassionately and with understanding - instilling hope and healing. My hope is to help you find your strengths, and have a deeper understanding of your gifts.

Life can be complicated, and you may find yourself feeling confused, anxious, or depressed, You may be experiencing difficulty with your spouse or partner, a child or teen, phase of life changes, or the loss of a loved one and your world feels upside down, it is during these times that you could use someone to talk to, listen non-judgmentally, compassionately and with understanding - instilling hope and healing. My hope is to assist you in discovering your strengths with a deeper self awareness and self acceptance.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, everyday life stress, work stress, cultural identity issues, or complicated changes in your life? Seeking pre-marital counseling? Having difficulties in your relationship? Experienced infidelity? Are you considering divorce or breaking-up with your significant other? Have you lost a loved one? Are you facing other issues that are causing you stress? Life can throw many different things your way, you don’t have to handle them on your own. Together, we can figure out what works for you and how you can make important and meaningful changes in your life.

Helping children, adolescents, and their families is important to me. Having spent 17 years working with children in educational settings, I understand the struggles families face when dealing with behavioral and social issues, poor academic performance, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Families may be faced with unexpected challenges such as loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or divorce . Not being able to help your child or teen with problems they face, or not being able to bring your family together as a loving unit can be frustrating and disheartening as a parent.

Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a warm and comfortable environment for each individual that walks into my office. Whether it is a child needing self regulation skills, a parent who has an adolescent struggling with the journey of being a teenager, or an individual seeking help after a divorce , break up or personal crisis, I will work with you on making collaborative goals to help you see the light at the end of the tunnel! I counsel clients with problems ranging from relationship issues to parenting or coping skills to building a stronger sense of self-awareness and self-management.

Thank you for reaching out. I believe the core foundation for moving forward is taking that first step physically and mentally. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Masters in Guidance & Counseling and an enormous passion to be there for others. I'm experienced in working with adults and teens covering a variety of issues relating to stress, life losses, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. My specialty is grief/loss therapy which includes the loss of a loved one, divorce , infertility, relocation, loss of a relationship and the emotional effects these situations can have on the individual and family.

Have you ever found yourself thinking "I am not good enough" or "others cannot be trusted"? Most of us may have these core beliefs that interfere with our ability to reach our full potential. In addition, many of the issues and environmental factors influence who we become whether it is divorce , stress, substance us we will work together to help you heal and become the best version of yourself. By providing a safe and secure space in which clients can explore and overcome their challenges, we can work collaboratively towards your goals of healing. I will work as much as you do and we can make this a corrective experience.

DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 20 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.

My primary treatment modality with most patients is to work with their thinking and their actions, a cognitive-behavioral approach. Anxiety disorders, chronic worry and low self-esteem issues are my specialties. I also work with couples in an educational format to learn effective means of communicating and problem solving. I can also help those individuals dealing with work related problems that are causing them to have distressing symptoms. Looking at life meaning/purpose and goals and values under girds each patient’s treatment as well.

My clients say things like: "I was genuinely committed to stop watching porn, but one month later I was right back in it." "I love my children, I have a wonderful spouse, but I can't stop flirting and having sex with other people." "I am a leader at church, and I feel like the biggest hypocrite because of my porn addiction." If this sounds like you, do not despair. And do not rely on willpower. I'd like to help you. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I want to guide you through the steps that are most effective for recovery.

If you are dealing with a crisis, feeling helpless, overwhelmed, hopeless, or alone, know there is support for managing life's difficulties or personal challenges. I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct when needed. It is my intent to develop a strong therapeutic alliance to support your treatment goals and objectives. Additionally, I offer consulting services that may involve working with attorneys, educational systems, or serve as a liaison to support our most vulnerable individuals/groups in the community.

We all need help at times, and it could be difficult and scary when we do, but getting help could be the best thing we do for ourselves. Life's journey can take us to many places, but in order to walk on this journey we need to be alive. I look at therapy as part of this life’s journey. A moment in time when we walk together and look at life in a way that makes better sense for you and for me. It would be an honor to take those steps with you and try and develop a better life journey for you.

I have always been passionate about helping children and families through crises. I graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from U.S.C. in 2015 and have over seven years of experience in various mental health and hospital settings. I started my career at CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) where I became very familiar with crises, trauma and death. My last job was for the County of Orange, where I provided psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, crisis resolution, grief, codependency, substance abuse, pregnancy/postpartum, and family/relational issues.

Because of my specific cross-cultural background, my training as a spiritual counselor and my professional familiarity with the academic environment, my primary expertise is three folded: (1) helping educated individuals to reach their full potential, (2) guiding adults dealing with faith crises, and (3) facilitating cross-cultural couples'/family's acculturation journey.