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About Christina
Christina Tyhurst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with ten years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Her work also covers parenting challenges, family concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career-related stress.
Christina learned early hands-on skills working in school programs and home-based services for children on the autism spectrum. That work emphasized positive reinforcement and practical behavior strategies, and she later supervised teams and supported many families with parent coaching and program planning.
After earning a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California, Christina expanded into school counseling and a partial hospitalization setting at UCLA’s neuropsychiatric hospital. Those roles added experience helping families whose children struggled in school and demanding treatment settings.
Since 2017, Christina has shifted her focus toward adults. She works on boundaries, assertiveness, anger management, emotion identification and regulation, and communication skills. She also explores how attachment patterns and personal narratives shape relationships and life choices.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Christina emphasizes building rapport and finding an approach that fits each person. She encourages prospective clients to shop around until they find a therapist who feels like the right match.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people notice and change interaction habits that cause pain in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and coping. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by reworking stories about who they are and what they can do, which can be useful for identity, self-esteem, and life transitions. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Christina will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to find what fits. That means she tailors sessions based on needs, preferences, and progress rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan. Please confirm which formats she currently provides before booking, since the biography does not list them. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people work on emotion regulation, communication, and behavior skills from their everyday routines so those changes transfer into real life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christina help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems. Her work also includes parenting strain, anger, trauma and issues around self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Christina uses a practical, collaborative style. Sessions focus on skill building, emotion work, and clear communication rather than long theoretical discussion.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of professional experience including school-based roles, home-based autism services, supervision, and work in partial hospitalization settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Christina holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Christina?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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