Tim Quinn, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tim!

I'm a therapist who's worked in diverse settings, from intensive outpatient to home and school-based care. I bring warmth and creativity to my work, drawing on personal interests like music, reading, hiking, and gaming to connect with clients in meaningful ways.

My focus

I work with individuals, families, and couples facing depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, grief, medical trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and sexual dysfunctions.

My approach

I use an active approach to identify difficulties and develop practical strategies. One of my greatest passions is incorporating your interests into therapy to make it engaging and effective. Whether you love music, movies, or books, we can weave those into your wellness journey.

My communication style

I provide a supportive and empathic environment while offering direct, no-nonsense feedback. My goal is to help you address problems head-on with clarity and compassion.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became interested in therapy through studying psychobiographies, which explore historical figures' psychology and motivations. This sparked my passion for understanding and addressing the complexities of human behavior.

My goals for you

I'm a problem-solver who helps clients gain insight while developing strategies that work for them. I provide space for expression and processing, but I also believe exploring solutions is essential to meaningful progress.

Our first session

I use an informal, engaging method to quickly assess your needs and develop goals so we can move right into working on whatever concerns brought you to therapy. My aim is to make the process comfortable and productive from the start.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Atheist

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Mindfulness-Based

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Blind

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Little Person

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

+ 15 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Evernorth
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling and Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and History from California State University, Stanislaus.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Tim Quinn