Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5015 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 102, Riverside, CA 92507
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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 22 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.
I have strong background in Family Court and enjoy working with families. I specialize in Family Reunification Therapy, Co-Parenting, and Child Custody Evaluations. 3111/730. I am able to help others live a productive fulfilling life. My practice includes working with Domestic Violence, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling.
Working with athletes to help them maximize their potential is also a passion of mine.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Zelle
Insurance
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
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Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 20881 Deren Mikels
- In Practice for 22 Years
- Attended California State University, San Bernardino, MSW, Graduated 1996
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 821-4552
Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Divorce
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spanish speaking Staff available
- Sports Performance
- Sports psychology
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (951) 821-4552
Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish Speaking Staff
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish Speaking Staff
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (951) 821-4552
Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Groups
Co-Parenting Classes
I do Co-Parenting Classes with the two parents. I try to help people parent in a similar manner to make it less confusing for the child or children. The goal of the class is to resolve family court matters in a positive and quick manner to benefit all parties involved.
Session Cost
$150-$200
Location
5015 Canyon Crest Drive
Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92507
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Family Reunification Therapy
Helping families reunite despite having custody conflict. I am child focussed. I work hard to assist families is sharing custody in a safe and realistic manner.
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Session Cost
$150-$180
Location
5015 Canyon Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507
Email Deren Mikels about this group or call - (951) 821-4552
Location
Primary Location
Deren Mikels, LCSW
5015 Canyon Crest Drive
Suite 102
Riverside, CA 92507
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Counties
Neighborhoods
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Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW