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- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Tien
LMFT in California with 20 years of experience, Tien Gerrodette helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression. He focuses on practical skills and clear steps people can use between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Tien uses straightforward, skills-based methods to address current problems. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. In sessions he works with clients to set small, achievable goals and to practice new ways of coping.
Many people come with worry, trouble sleeping, or difficulty stopping substance use. Tien listens to what is happening now and prioritizes what will make daily life easier first. He helps people break problems into smaller parts and try experiments that give quick feedback on what works.
Tien describes clients as the experts in their own story and builds on strengths they already have. He favors concrete tools - thought records, behavioral experiments, and stepwise plans - rather than long theoretical discussions. Progress is tracked by small changes in mood, behavior, and routine.
Before booking, people are encouraged to consider what they want to change and what feels most urgent. The first sessions focus on understanding the problem, setting goals, and agreeing on practical steps to try between sessions. Ongoing work reviews results and adjusts the plan when needed.
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How CBT-based work translates to online sessions
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying patterns of thinking that increase worry or fuel drinking, then testing different responses. Online sessions can include brief behavioral experiments, worksheet review, and scheduling practice tasks to try between meetings.CBT also uses behavioral activation for low mood and exposure-style approaches for anxiety and avoidance. Behavioral activation involves planning small, concrete activities to increase positive experiences. Exposure-style steps mean practicing facing avoided situations in a graded way until anxiety eases. These approaches help with depression, anxiety, and some addiction-related behaviors.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to match methods to current needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions focus on clarifying what to change and agreeing on which CBT techniques to try first.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm the available formats and times. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can practice new skills between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
Tien works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He has an additional focus on drug and alcohol addiction.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach. This involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience. That time includes work with the listed concerns and applying CBT methods.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in California. Sessions are offered from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client's location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process guides you to book an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.