Derrell Tidwell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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!
What Derrell helps with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How Derrell works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Derrell is wonderful!”
- “Lowkey goat, was able to give a lot of wisdom to the issues in my life I was facing, and with myself. Always very attentive and has been a pleasure work with. I started 6 months ago and can honestly say he has helped me make a positive improvement in my life and notably with my mindset.”
- “He’s dope.”
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- “King is amazing slay!”
- “Honest and straight forwards, professional and caring.”
- “Derrell is a treasure and a true worker of good. His generosity and genuine care has helped me significantly. I can honestly say that my life is different now because of my time spent with Derrell.”
- “10/10 no notes I actually think he was sent from heaven”
- “Derrell is the BEST!”
- “Amazing 10/10 my life is changing thanks to this man I feel so seen even when being challenged I’m so grateful”
- “Derrell is personable, accessible, kind, straightforward, knowledgeable, and trustworthy—a killer combination for a therapist. From the get-go, he showed me he had my best interest in mind during our interactions by equally supporting and challenging me to move through difficult times. His ability to always wrap up our session with a pearl of wisdom and remind me of my inner strength is super!”
- “Derrell is an excellent therapist who is incredibly responsive and attentive both during the sessions and through messaging. Even though we are from different generations, I love that he will try to learn about cultural and societal differences without judgment. He also isn't afraid to be honest when needed and is the best therapist I have had :)”
- “Derrell was great to work with so far !!! I have high confidence in Derrell’s work with his clients !”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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