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Mercedes Dericho

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

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 approach to therapy

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.

What you can expect from me

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.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Baylor University, MS (Master of Science) at Florida Atlantic University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Behavior Modification, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Management, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral, Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Relational, Psychodynamic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4362 Northlake Boulevard Suite 206
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410