Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 78 ratings

Lydia Meroll

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Open-minded
Warm

About me

My name is Lydia Meroll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a career focus on helping people navigate and heal from trauma. My practice is person centered, so you will always be setting your own goals, and I will not tell you what to do. I am here to help you navigate your needs and find what works best for you.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In your first session with me, I would like to open as much to you as much 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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My innate curiosity and attention to detail provide me with a unique set of skills for helping to explore and identify avenues for growth that may easily be missed. Providing a judgement-free space to self reflect has always taken top priority in my practice. And most importantly, I am tailoring my treatment to you as a client. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all answers, and will check in frequently to check if adjustments or accommodation are needed.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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, and have years of experience with all of the aforementioned demographics. I work well helping to navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, and dissociative disorders, and work well with the needs of people of all age ranges (children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and elderly.)

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

ADHDAnxietyBipolar DisorderDepressionGrief

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I have integrated various modalities of therapy to meet the needs of my clients throughout my career, including CBT, DBT, Trauma focused/informed, and solution focused, however Person centered principles always inform my practice, and it is central to my philosophy to help you create and follow your own goals at your own pace, and come to know and appreciate yourself as a whole person in a judgment free setting.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $60 per sessionAetnaAetna - WebTPAAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanCalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaCommunity Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalL.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/Optum
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 78 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

July 10, 2025

Lydia is amazing! She is such a great listener, super knowledgeable, very warm and inviting. She makes you feel so comfortable.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 6 with Lydia

May 8, 2025

They never rush me for stopping and staring into space. As I have trouble articulating my thoughts, being allowed the time to formulate a coherent sentence is nice.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 30 with Lydia

May 4, 2025

Lydia has a very calming voice and empathic, authentic, grounding presence.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 6 with Lydia