First and foremost, I believe in the power of every individual to be able to make long-lasting change in their life. A person is more than just a mental health problem and I take a whole-person approach in my clinical work. We will focus on what is most relevant to you. I have been described as a compassionate, no-nonsense, strong advocate for the people I work with. Some of the feedback I have received from past clients include "I felt understood and heard" and "I didn't know how to cope before, but I do now."
I earned a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, California. My undergraduate degree in psychology is from San Diego State University. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (#PSY28926) in the State of California. My basic theoretical approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This is a philosophy of psychotherapy which looks at the relationship among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they may contribute to problems. I use a variety of techniques in therapy, trying to find what will work best for you. My areas of specialized training and expertise include aging and geriatrics, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder ), hoarding disorder, adjustment in the wake of divorce, survivors of trauma, and people in recovery from alcohol and drugs. I have formal training and experience in trauma-focused treatment for childhood abuse, sexual assault, and military/combat trauma and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Some of the therapies I routinely use for trauma include, but is not limited to, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Sleeping disorders, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Hoarding, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA Psychologist PSY28926
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Dr. Mayes was my first therapist, and she is excellent. She opened my mind to a new way of thinking about myself, and I am very grateful for her expertise.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Tina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I’ve only been working with her for two weeks and I can see a drastic change. She has given me many tools to help with my anxiety, anger and sobriety. I’ve been going to therapy for 20 years and have never had someone understand me and help me like she has. I feel incredibly comfortable to be honest with her with no judgements at all. I wish every therapist or counselor could be like her. I’m incredibly grateful to have been paired up with her. I’m proud to say that I’m actually happy. Which is new to me because I’ve always been miserable for the most part of my life. I feel hopeful about my life again and excited for this change.
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes