- CBT and mindfulness
- Addiction support
- Adoption and foster care
About Tina
Tina Phillips is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 31 years of experience. She takes a practical, down-to-earth approach and focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. She also provides support around parenting, grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
She uses straightforward methods that help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Tina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift patterns that keep problems going. She also blends mindfulness practices to manage intense feelings and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and track progress.
Tina's background includes undergraduate studies at UCLA and a Master of Arts from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Over the years she has worked in a psychiatric facility and with people experiencing dual diagnosis. She has substantial experience with addiction and with caring for older adults.
She has spent significant time supporting people connected to adoption and foster care situations, and she brings that awareness into sessions when relevant. She has also worked with blended family issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
In sessions Tina keeps language simple and aims to find clear, realistic next steps. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and helps clients develop coping tools they can use between meetings.
How Tina Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Tina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. CBT often involves setting small experiments and tracking how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and relieve intense emotions. These practices can be helpful for stress, trauma-related symptoms, and managing cravings in addiction recovery.
Solution-Focused Therapy appears as brief, goal-oriented work that clarifies what a person wants to see change and identifies steps to move toward it. This approach helps when someone wants quick practical tools for parenting, coping with life transitions, or addressing relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest options. Together they track what works and adjust plans as needed so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life improvements.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these ways to provide consistent care while helping clients apply skills in their everyday routines.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tina address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and self-esteem concerns, among other challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Tina uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns, manage emotions, and set practical goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 31 years of professional experience, including work in a psychiatric facility and with people experiencing dual diagnosis.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.