- Attachment based work
- Psychodynamic approach
- Motivational interviewing
About Thomas
Thomas Lyon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT with 23 years of clinical experience in California. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, grief, addictions, and family issues including blended family challenges. His approach is described as depth psychotherapy that examines inner patterns affecting life and relationships.
Tom invites clients to talk about what brought them to therapy. Sessions focus on identifying parts of the self that feel neglected, hurt, or stuck. He listens for feelings, thoughts, body sensations, and intuitions as material to understand what is happening now.
He uses psychodynamic and attachment-oriented ideas to look at how early experiences shape current behavior and relationships. Motivational interviewing elements help clients weigh options and find the reasons they want change. Jungian concepts are used at times to work with imagery, dreams, and deeper symbolic material.
In practical terms Tom aims to help people recognize repeated patterns, name painful experiences, and try new ways of relating. He discusses goals and pace collaboratively so work moves at a manageable rhythm. He also notes that sometimes therapy may feel too intense or not the right fit, and that decisions about continuing will be made together.
Sessions include exploring both problems and hopes, and developing a plan that responds to the issues named. Tom asks about what is important to the client, and shapes the focus based on those priorities and the unfolding process.
How his approaches translate to online work
Thomas uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and feelings; this can help with recurring conflicts and trust issues. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building the client's own sense of what matters, which supports clearer goals and decisions. Psychodynamic and Jungian-influenced work looks at deeper patterns, imagery, and repeating themes to help people name and shift long-standing behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He will work collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person's goals and pace. That means trying ideas, asking what helps, and adjusting if something feels unhelpful or too intense.
The practical advantages of online sessions are about fitting therapy into everyday life. Confirm the actual session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can also use phone or video options that match a client's needs and energy on any given day, and the focus remains on the therapeutic process rather than the location.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, grief, addictions, and family concerns including blended family issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He practices depth psychotherapy with psychodynamic and attachment-informed perspectives, and uses motivational interviewing and Jungian ideas when helpful.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 23 years of clinical experience as a California clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT based in California.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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