Lydia Meroll, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lydia!

The journey to mental wellness is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I have always made it my goal to recognize each client's unique experience and traits. I take a collaborative, person-centered approach that respects individual autonomy in setting goals and identifying interventions that fit your personal needs and sensibilities.

My focus

I am especially well-suited for helping people who are neurodivergent, including the autism spectrum and ADHD. I am also LGBTQ+ friendly and knowledgeable. I work well with individuals with personality disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

My approach

I utilize person-centered principles in my practice to provide an individualized experience for each client. I utilize elements of various models, including cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies, to assist with the development of skills to improve emotional regulation and management of thoughts.

My communication style

I aim to create an open and respectful environment which promotes sharing of thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment, in order to facilitate healthy self-reflection, and encourage the development of individualized solutions which work for the specific client. I am here to help you navigate your needs and find what works best for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

My experiences navigating my personal mental health as well as assisting loved ones with their own journeys helped me in recognizing the importance of both compassion and curiosity. My recognition of need for support being particularly high with neurodivergent and queer individuals inspired me to provide care to these often overlooked populations.

My goals for you

I encourage clients to explore their needs and utilize their strengths to identify solutions to their problems. I collaborate with the client to help them create reasonable steps to take in the achievement of their goals so that the process is personal and manageable.

Our first session

In your first session with me, I would like to open as much to you as possible to share who you are, what is going on in your life, and what you would like to focus on with me in therapy. I am ready to listen and share insight to help you identify your needs and goals, and potential avenues to explore in later sessions.

I identify as...

Female, Non-binary, Trans
Prefer Not to Respond
Agnostic, Atheist

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Gay

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Coastal TPA
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lydia Meroll