Derrell Tidwell, LCSW
- Washington
- CA LCSW 9609, WA LICSW LW 61520535
Accepting new clientsVerified 13 hours ago
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Open 5 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 5 of the last 30 days
When Derrell was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 5 days, waitlist or full on 25 days. Most recent check, Oct 12: accepting new clients.
Days available
5/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Derrell has been open to new clients on 5 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Derrell
I am licensed mental health practitioner in California and Washington with over 40 years of professional work experience. I'm experienced in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship issues, & family conflicts especially for people of color. I strongly believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming your challenges. My goal is to provide you clarity and assist you in utilizing your "natural toolbox" toward successfully addressing your challenges. I work Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings from 9 AM - 1 PM. (As of March 2026, my only openings are on Thursday mornings.) If you anticipate my work days/hours don't match your general availability, I encourage you to initiate a "request for therapist change" process by clicking the icon in the upper right corner of your account page and using the pull down menu. Taking the first step to sign up for assistance takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Read more Show less
What Derrell helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues