Strength-Based Therapists in Canyon Crest, Riverside, CA

Thank you for visiting and for considering therapy with me. I hope this is the beginning of a wonderful therapeutic relationship, where you can expect growth and new insights. A little about myself: I graduated from Smith College School of Social Work (Massachusetts) in 2006. My career has been rich and varied, for which I am truly grateful, having over 16+ years of experience, from outpatient therapy for individuals, couples and families, residential and PACT teams, and medical social work in an ER and transplant center. I currently work with adults in individual therapy in my private practice.

Life is full of changes; changes can cause anxiety, depression, fear, or grief. Whether from relationship changes, loss or misunderstandings change can be overwhelming. My experience has shown that there are a number of ways to help someone; however, there is no one size fits all approach. Utilizing your strength we can find the best approach to fit your needs to gain empowerment to overcome the challenges of change. My style is compassionate, yet direct. Utilizing compassion, empathy and reality we can build the necessary skills needed to navigate the change, as well as the tools needed for future challenges.

Are you or someone you know struggling with sexually intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you looking to establish sobriety while learning tools to maintain recovery and to rebuild healthy relational and intimate connections? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate your needs? Are you the partner of a sexually compulsive spouse, experiencing continuous betrayal trauma? Are you looking to obtain tools and resources for navigating the impact of sexual betrayal trauma, such as, establishing healthy boundaries while building a support network for yourself?

Clients often have a variety of needs: family relaitonships, personal adjustment issues to life situations, health issues, unresolved adult and childhood issues particularly various issues of abuse and trauma. Children who are often diagnosed with ADHD may also be impacted by not only their behavior issues but also the family history which also needs to be address in therapy. There is need to provided behavior and coping skills for the child either in individual and group sessions. Further the parents and caregivers also need to identify coping skills for themselves and child.

When is sadness, not just sadness? When is worry more than just your average worry? It starts small, and we tell ourselves we will put things away later. That later turns out to be a week, then two, and then a month. You find yourself not wanting to get out of bed or not wanting to leave the house. You don't have to do this alone. Let me help you understand your feelings and find your motivation. Or have you experienced the stress of fitting in after immigrating to the United States? Or have you felt panic attacks after translating documents from English to Spanish?

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. Taking that first step can be hard so I'll tell you a little about me. Inspired by my desire to help, my goal is to provide comfort, hope and healing in times of despair, loneliness and confusion. I hope to help you gain peace, hope and/or understanding of your problems and help you gain the skills needed to live the life you're seeking.

If you have trouble managing your child's behavior, poor family communication, or if your child has experienced a trauma, I would like to help you! Because of the joy I receive from watching a child and parent successfully complete therapy, I now focus my effort towards children and their family. I truly enjoy observing children learn, flourish, improve their ability to relate, and make a stronger bond between parent and child.

I enjoy working with any person motivated to make meaningful change in their life, be it in one's thinking or behavior. I believe that with my professional experience I can assist clients in developing their coping skills to create positive outcomes to enhance their lives. I wish to help those who struggle with the many overwhelming demands of life in our modern world. I have many years of experience helping clients deal with loss and learning to navigate life's challenges.

My passion lies in helping individuals from a relational perspective and instilling hope and assurance of one's individual journey. I believe we all have a story and the right to be heard and seen and that is what I look to offer you within our therapeutic relationship. i have experience treating adults with a wide array of issues such as depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, change of life issues, divorce, adoption, and relational disorders.

I welcome working with people who are struggling with the many challenges that life brings. I find those who are dealing with either acute or chronic stress are particularly responsive to my services. Often it is times of crisis in our lives that motivate us toward meaningful change.

Greetings! My practice as a Marriage & Family Therapist is a place for healing and growth. My desire is to assist people in actively bringing about healing for their wounded hearts and in growing strong as individuals through that process.

Children are uniquely wonderful...and also complex and confusing! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times as a parent. You’re constantly trying to figure out why your child is behaving the way they are...and what on earth to do about it. What worked last week is definitely not working today. What worked for a friend hasn’t worked for you with your child. You’re absolutely devoted to your little one and want to help them...but you don’t know what to do or where to turn. You wish you could discover the secret to unravel this mystery. Will things always be this hard for you and the child you love so much?

Are you having trouble managing your child's behavior? Are your child's emotional issues causing stress in your relationship? No matter what type of difficulties your/your child is experiencing, when your child struggles you struggle. This is a place where we will partner together to build upon your family's strengths and nourish your parent-child relationship.

I have 7 years of experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing severe mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. I used my background and education to help clients learn coping skills and new ways to decrease their symptoms using the skills they learn in therapy.

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.

Hi! Congratulations on finally taking some time to focus on you and what is important to you! This is an empowering choice to make. First off, we can always find the right price for therapy. Therapy should always be affordable. I currently see clients in person throughout Southern California and via telahealth in Arkansas. I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist, social worker, and a case manager in medical settings. I work with Veterans , first responders, medical professionals, corporate professionals and individuals in the entertainment industry .I provide corporate trainings on wellness as well.

We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.

Hello, I'm Michael Curry, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to mental health and well-being. I’ve got a diverse background in working with children, college students, athletes, and adults, I bring a unique perspective to each therapeutic relationship. Mental health challenges are as diverse as the individuals experiencing them. That's why I believe in utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from various techniques and modalities. This allows me to tailor our sessions to your specific needs, ensuring that we find the best strategies to support your well-being.

Do you have thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviors you’d like to change? You aren’t alone- many people really struggle with negative feelings and thoughts of self or others. If this describes you, I want you to know there is a way to feel better. You can grow and learn how to take control of your thoughts and feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. There is a way to stop past experiences, and other people from affecting how you think and feel and behave today. You can learn a comprehensive and transformational way to create a more satisfying life - for the rest of your life.