Heidi Mikel, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Heidi!

I'm here to support whatever changes you want to make or provide validation for the challenges you're facing. Though I have training in various approaches, I really want to focus on what you want out of the experience and help you feel comfortable and supported.

My focus

I'm very comfortable treating mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, personality disorders, women's issues, relationship problems, and self-worth issues. I currently provide treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and have worked with adolescents as well.

My approach

I focus on meeting you where you are, whether you're new to therapy or have been around the block. No matter what approach I use, I place emphasis on helping you feel comfortable, supported, and validated throughout your journey.

My communication style

I would describe myself as warm, kind, open, and non-judgmental. I'm a very active listener and interactive. Clients have described me as enthusiastic and upbeat. I'm passionate about my work with clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

My father was a big inspiration to me. He was very interested in the human condition and what makes us behave the way we do. I have also done a lot of work on myself in therapy and can attest that these skills work, therapy works.

My goals for you

Goals are established once we have developed some initial rapport, and you feel comfortable. The goals are established and broken down into smaller goals so that we can monitor how you are progressing. Sometimes it is baby steps. Change is hard, and I really appreciate that.

Our first session

You can expect kindness, receptivity, and acceptance of where you are at. You can expect to be respected and valued.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Reality Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Heidi Mikel