3 Best Marriage Counselors in Riverside, CA

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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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JILL JOHNSON-YOUNG, MSW, LCSW

CENTRAL COUNSELING SERVICES
6840 Indiana Avenue, Suite 275,
Riverside, CA 92506 Directions

Since 1997

Specialty:

Anxiety and Depression OCD and Intrusive Thoughts Trauma and PTSD Recovery Couples Counseling Grief & Loss Counseling Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Self-Esteem & Personal Growth Parenting and Family Counseling Dementia and Caregiver Support Adoption Foster Care Support

"Jill Johnson-Young earned her BA from UC Riverside and her MSW from the University of South Florida. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is a certified grief recovery specialist. Jill is also certified as an Intimate Partner Violence and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing trainer/provider in Florida. She specializes in end-of-life issues, grief and loss, dementia, chronic illness, and trauma. Jill helps clients build on their strengths and develop the skills needed to identify and overcome the challenges holding them back. She also provides training for a wide range of audiences, including therapists, judges, physicians, and community groups. Jill founded Central Counseling Services, which offers a safe, warm, and comfortable environment for addressing a variety of personal concerns. She also provides free phone consultations for her clients.

2026 Highlights: Jill is the author of Your Own Path Through Grief, a workbook that helps individuals navigate the grieving process and work toward recovery. It can be used independently, in a group setting, or with a therapist."

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License #LCS26872

Price:

Individual Therapy (Associate Therapist) $160
Individual Therapy (Licensed Therapist) $195
Couples & Family Counseling $250
Co-Parenting Classes (3–4 Weeks) Starting At Per Person $350
Birth-Parent Adoption Counseling Per Hours $200
Letters Requested On Your Behalf $150

Contact:

(951) 778-0230 (800) 464-1123

Mon-Thu: 9am - 7pm
Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 4pm
Sun: Closed

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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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DEREN MIKELS, LCSW

5015 Canyon Crest Drive, #102,
Riverside, CA 92507 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

Addiction ADHD Adoption Alcohol Use Anger Management Autism Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Bisexual Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Cancer Career Counseling Child Counseling Chronic Illness Chronic Impulsivity Chronic Pain Chronic Relapse Codependency Coping Skills Developmental Disorders Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Education and Learning Disabilities Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Gambling Addiction Grief Impulse Control Disorders Infertility Infidelity Intellectual Disability Internet Addiction Lesbian LGBTQ+ Life Coaching Life Transitions

Deren Mikels graduated from California State University, San Bernardino. He provides clients with top-notch counseling services customized to their individual needs. Deren Mikels specializes in various counseling methods and has helped many people build healthy relationships. He is dedicated to providing personalized care to help clients navigate life's challenges. He offers communication tools and strategies to enhance clients' connections with their loved ones. Deren Mikels assists clients with a wide range of issues and has extensive experience working with teenagers, children, and adults. He provides free phone consultations. His practice includes treating domestic violence, PTSD, substance abuse, depression, ADHD, anxiety, marital issues, and sexual abuse.

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License #20881

Price:

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $200

Contact:

(951) 529-3692 (951) 821-4552

Mon-Fri: 9am - 8pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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LEE SHAW, MA, LMFT, CAADE

5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Suite 253,
Riverside, CA 92507 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

Addiction ADHD Anger Management Bipolar Disorder Child Coping Skills Drug Abuse Family Conflict Grief Infidelity LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital Men's Issues Mood Disorders Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Psychosis Relationship Issues School Issues Self-Esteem Spirituality Stress Substance Use Veterans

"Lee Shaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with certifications in Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Life Coaching. He has served as Lead Intern for the Project Opportunity With Education (O.W.E.) program at the Riverside Police Department for over 12 years, where he interviewed and mentored MFT trainees. Lee Shaw has been providing bilingual counseling in Spanish and English. He works to support people with depression and anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse issues, children, adolescents, adults, families, LGBTQIA populations, and those experiencing existential crises. Lee Shaw takes a very hands-on, direct approach to his therapy style.

2026 Highlights: Lee Shaw training includes doctoral-level education."

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License #97306

Price:

Individual Sessions $240
Couple Sessions $120

Contact:

(951) 500-9658 (951) 725-1729

By Appointment

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