Mercedes Dericho, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About Mercedes Dericho

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Autism

Men's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety

Counselling For First Responders

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mercedes Dericho

I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist, military veteran, and Certified Addiction Professional with experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, direct, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel safe exploring difficult emotions and experiences. My approach combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients improve emotional regulation, build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have extensive experience working with military veterans, first responders, and individuals facing high-stress environments, unresolved trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

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Mercedes Dericho, LCSW has +30 in-network plans.

More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Baylor University, Master's in Social Work
Florida Atlantic University, Master's in Criminology

NPI number

1720933153

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mercedes Dericho?

Generally, Mercedes Dericho has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Mercedes Dericho's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Mercedes Dericho accepting new patients?

Mercedes Dericho generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Mercedes Dericho's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Mercedes Dericho accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Mercedes Dericho online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Mercedes Dericho using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Mercedes Dericho work with?

Mercedes Dericho works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mercedes Dericho?

Mercedes Dericho frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Mercedes Dericho on their profile.