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Derrell Tidwell, LCSW, LICSW
Stress and anxiety
LGBTQ+ related issues
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
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About me
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!
Professional experience
42 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety
LGBTQ+ related issues
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, 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
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
CA LCSW 9609
WA LICSW LW 61520535
Reviews
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Derrell is wonderful!
Written on Sep 08, 2026 after therapy with Derrell for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on Jul 16, 2026 after therapy with Derrell for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
King is amazing slay!
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Derrell for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Honest and straight forwards, professional and caring.
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Derrell for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Derrell for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Derrell for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes