How do we turn "issues" into relief? And anxiety into action?
Cognitive behavioral psychology has an excellent track record for straightforward, understandable techniques that clients easily master. These techniques are learned in session, applied to examples, and then -- importantly -- taken out into your own life, to apply as you go, adjusting and changing what didn't work before, to what gets you to where you would like to be!
I'm so happy to be trusted to offer support, empathy, and help. From relationships to ADHD, to anxiety and depression, to your challenging career, to finding yourself and maybe a great partner… we'll look at how the interplay of emotions, thoughts and behavior can be reworked, to get you to where you would like to be.
Where Are You Now?
So, do you repair your own car? Usually not, right? And in the same way, tough emotions and difficult decisions often deserve a professional when it comes to tuning these up. Whether you call it "psychotherapy” or just therapy, counseling, coaching, or support, now could be the right time to take charge of your emotions, harness your best thoughts, dream, and make great choices. You know yourself best, of course. Is it time to get some support?
As your psychologist, I can help gently guide and inform you. Your need might be a clearer focus, and to break free from the blur of emotions. With a bit of humor along the way, and a lively two-way conversational approach, I help people to fix some things long overdue for maintenance. Pretty soon into sessions, feelings of relief often emerge. As well, increasing mastery of better ways to identify faulty assumptions opens up a clearer vista toward decisions and planning which better serves your goals. This is to say, we can work together to help make plans that work.
Know that although things might be stressful and scary now, after beginning to do the work together that therapy is, it's surprising that people come to enjoy the journey that is therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a time tested, evidence based, and fairly rapid, effective method of achieving relief and desired life changes. My style is quite active and practical, and now entirely conducted via telehealth. Our down-to-earth, practical dialog allows for reality-based, self directed choices and plans that work. I provide empathic, confidential feedback, guidance and support as work toward what you want, at your own pace.
Where do you want to go?
Do you also need help clarifying goals? The content of therapy is your important, valid work. I am honored to be trusted to walk beside procrastinating college students, adults burning out in their careers, and seniors looking for healing and growth. I truly enjoy working both with individuals and with couples. At every life stage, we experience internal conflicts, interpersonal relationship challenges, and those inevitable speed bumps. Therapy is a good example of the notion that “two heads are better than one.” And, please know that there is no discrimination in my practice, nor in my heart. Check out my specialties and services page, to read more about the specific issues that you may be bringing to the table.
Feeling stuck, maybe hopeless? Stressed, sad and perhaps in crisis? Even "just" an everyday problem is worthy of inspection in therapy, if it’s getting in the way. Let's talk!
Call me at 650-216-6839 for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we’d be a good fit, or send me an email at caroltylerpsychology@gmail.com with any inquiries or to set up a free consultation.