Greetings!
Thank you for the interest in my bio! My name is Jillian Tyson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I started off at Simpson University where I obtained my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I continued my education at National University where I earned a Master’s in Counseling. I have over six years of experience working within the mental health industry serving people from all walks of life.
In the past, I have worked in the school system, private practice, with local county agencies to help foster youth, adolescents, adults, and families. I also have experience working in a health center, where our mission is “serving the underserved.” I provide both behavioral and mental health support for a variety of concerns and mental health issues, but a few examples are depression, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma/abuse, ADHD, Autism, relationship issues, grief/loss, parenting concerns and life changes. I am passionate about working with blended families and supporting the family with setting healthy boundaries while navigating through the challenges of co-parenting.
I love people of all ages and backgrounds and feel that I have a calling to help anyone work through difficult times and situations. Showing compassion, acceptance and understanding are only a few of my qualities. I am easy to talk with and aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for you. I’m fluent in the phrase “tell me the raw and real!” As a mother of all boys (4), trust me, I’ve heard it all and nothing shocks me!
My counseling approach ranges from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Client-Centered. However, I focus on the client and tailor what is necessary to help you accomplish your goals in therapy.
With my educational experience and my own personal life experiences, I truly believe I can help children, adults, and families overcome their current obstacles. This is a journey that I am committed to take with you as you seek to live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 128916