Maureen Tyra, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maureen!

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. My goal is to help you develop insight into yourself and use that understanding to engage more fully with the world around you.

My focus

I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression as they work to adjust to a new life situation. This may include starting or ending school or a job, entering a new relationship or wanting to improve an old one, finding yourself in a new phase of life, or facing an unexpected curveball.

My approach

I want to get to know you and come to a mutual understanding of your goals for engaging in therapy. From there, I will use a variety of approaches that fit best. Often, this is a combination of Client-Centered, Strength-Based, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

My communication style

My style is informal, warm, and direct. I create a safe, accepting space where you can talk about anything. I listen with empathy and without judgment, making sure you feel comfortable throughout our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been fascinated by the variety of people. And curious about how we grow, develop, and change. What makes each of us our own person? Why do we get along well with some and not others? There are so many ways to be creative, successful, or fulfilled.

My goals for you

We'll identify your goals, understand how you operate, and define clear next steps at every session. I'll help you explore life experiences and gently challenge you to be open to new ways of thinking and coping, building resilience for life's journey.

Our first session

At our first meeting, we will spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently. I’ll ask questions to better understand your world and why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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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's in Social Work (MSW) in Families and Clinical Casework from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maureen Tyra