About Tien
Tien Gerrodette is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and addiction concerns. He works in a straightforward, calm manner so parents and individuals can talk about hard things without jargon.
Background and approach
He emphasizes strengths and practical steps to reduce problems day to day. With about 20 years of experience in California, he offers steady support for people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction as well as other substance concerns.
He listens for what matters most to each person and focuses on useful changes rather than long explanations. Sessions aim to break down problems into workable pieces.
Tien uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions to create small shifts that add up. He pairs that with direct conversation about coping skills, stress management, and handling triggers.
The goal is clearer routines and better choices when emotions run high. He believes clients know their story and brings curiosity to help them find options that fit their life.
Therapy is presented as a team effort where the client’s goals guide the work. Practical homework and short-term goals are common parts of the process.
People who prefer plain language and concrete steps may find his style helpful. He welcomes sessions in English and is available for people in California and international clients who want remote care.
CBT and practical approaches for online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and then test small changes to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching new thinking patterns and simple behavior changes that scale into daily life.When addressing addiction, sessions focus on identifying triggers, building coping strategies, and planning steps to manage cravings and high-risk situations. The work tends to be concrete - tracking patterns, practicing new responses, and reviewing what helped or didn’t help.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan together so the work fits the client's needs and schedule.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work for lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief check-ins, updates, and step-by-step support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around daily life and commitments.
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Specialties and expertise
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Also works with
- Anger management
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English