Tyler Williams, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tyler!

My approach to therapy and healing is rooted in person-centered and trauma-informed perspectives. Cultivating mindfulness, increasing emotional intelligence, and identifying solution-oriented goals are hallmark tools in my practice.

My focus

I have been fortunate enough to have worked with individuals across the lifespan, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in inpatient, outpatient, community-based health, and forensic settings.

My approach

I tailor my therapeutic approaches for the individual, and across my career, this has involved elements of Psychosocial Development, Social Learning, and Psychodynamic theories.

My communication style

Choice and informed consent are hallmarks of my practice. Psychotherapy is a partnership between the therapist and client; a common analogy I use is taking Driver's Ed. You are in the driver's seat; I am here to help guide and provide tools, skills, and information.

My journey to mental healthcare

I found therapy as a career option while studying social work. I fell in love with psychology and sociology and came to learn that social work and therapy allowed me to put these concepts into application.

My goals for you

Choice and collaboration are key principles in my practice. I will always ask about your hopes, desires, and preferred outcomes for therapy, then offer my observations and suggestions as we create a treatment plan together.

Our first session

The first session is more information gathering than processing work. This helps me get a good clinical picture of where you're at today and determine the best options for future work.

I identify as...

Male
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from State University of New York At Buffalo.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tyler Williams