Tien Gerrodette, LMFT

Tien Gerrodette is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with two decades of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions take practical steps toward feeling better. He emphasizes straightforward support and clear steps during meetings.

Tien centers sessions on what each person brings to the room. He treats clients as the expert on their own story and builds on existing strengths. Conversations focus on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, is a common tool in his work. He uses it to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to try out new behaviors that reduce distress. This approach is practical and goal-oriented, with exercises people can use between sessions.

He has particular experience supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and with trauma and abuse. That background informs how he structures sessions, pacing work so people feel capable of trying new strategies. His work also addresses anger and emotional regulation skills when those are causing problems.

Tien aims to make the first steps simple: listen, set small goals, and practice realistic skills. He supports people through the change process with empathy and clear guidance. The focus is on helping people move toward a more fulfilling life.

CBT and Online Care that Fits Your Life

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing new ways of thinking, and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. These steps are practical and come with specific exercises to practice between sessions.

In addition to CBT, the therapist applies problem-focused strategies for addiction and trauma-related symptoms. That work breaks larger goals into manageable tasks, such as building coping skills, handling triggers, and pacing exposure to difficult memories or situations. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try first, based on needs and what feels doable.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face work and longer skill-building sessions. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth or being on camera is a concern. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or times when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting work, family, and daily life.