- Solution-focused
- Mindfulness-based
- CBT informed
About Tina
Tina Phillips is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical, problem-solving work. She emphasizes clear steps people can take to feel steadier when stress, anxiety, or life changes make daily life harder. Tina uses straightforward tools so people can start noticing small improvements right away.
She trained in Communication Studies at UCLA and completed graduate studies at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Tina has been licensed as an LMFT in California for over 31 years and brings long experience to common struggles like depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Her background also includes work with addiction, bipolar challenges, and parenting stress.
Across her career she has spent time supporting people affected by adoption and foster care questions, cancer caregiving, blended family dynamics, and family of origin issues. She has ten years of focused work with seniors, ten years working with children and families, and ten years assisting young adults on the autism spectrum. Tina has clinical experience in psychiatric settings and with clients facing dual diagnosis concerns.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions typically center on identifying manageable steps, practicing new ways to respond, and tracking progress between meetings. She also helps people cope with natural or human-caused disaster-related stress and the ripple effects those events cause.
People who reach out can expect a practical, compassionate style that values clear goals and steady progress. Tina encourages taking the first step and offers collaborative guidance to move toward better day-to-day functioning.
How Tina’s Approaches Work Online
Tina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and calm the mind. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or problem habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Tina will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and they will decide together whether CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, or solution-focused steps fit best. She frames treatment as a cooperative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.
For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often find that goal-focused work, skill practice, and tracking progress translate well to remote sessions, which can help people apply changes directly in their daily routines.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tina commonly address?
Tina helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family challenges, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using steps from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to set goals and try manageable changes.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 31 years of clinical experience, including work in psychiatric settings, addiction treatment, and specialized time with seniors, children and families, and young adults on the autism spectrum.
Where is Tina licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tina?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.