Mercedes Dericho, LCSW

I am a military veteran and Licensed Clinical Therapist with experience across detox, residential, and outpatient care. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs.

My ideal client may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship stress, emotional burnout, or difficulty managing life transitions. Many are high-functioning on the outside while internally feeling exhausted, emotionally stuck, or disconnected. They want relief from distress, healthier ways to cope, greater self-understanding, and a sense of stability. Their goals often include improving relationships, managing emotions more effectively, rebuilding confidence, and creating meaningful change that supports long-term emotional wellness. 

Starting therapy can feel difficult, especially when you have been carrying stress, pain, or uncertainty alone. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Therapy offers a supportive space to feel understood, gain clarity, and begin meaningful change at your own pace.