- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Tina
Tina Paxton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and life transitions. Tina also focuses on blended family issues and related challenges such as communication problems, codependency, and adjustment after separation.
She uses clear, practical conversation to identify what feels most pressing. Sessions tend to focus on day-to-day coping skills, problem solving, and building small changes that make life easier. Tina frames clients as the experts on their own stories and highlights existing strengths as tools for moving forward.
Her background includes work with people managing substance use concerns, domestic violence impacts, caregiver stress, and first responder issues. That variety gives her experience with overlapping problems and co-morbidity. She draws on methods that support emotional regulation, values-based choices, and clearer thinking.
Tina often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. She uses mindfulness techniques and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they fit the situation. The emphasis is on practical strategies rather than labels.
People who choose her tend to want straightforward guidance without clinical jargon. She encourages small, manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Tina draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take action that aligns with those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce distress.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to the person in front of her. Sessions aim to be collaborative - she and the client decide together which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. Finding the right approach is part of the work rather than a one-time decision.
The original profile does not specify particular online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy weeks, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a quick appointment is needed. Some people find phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule around work breaks, while video sessions allow more visual cues for things like emotion and body language. Discussing these practical options during the first session helps match the format to everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Tina helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and substance use impacts.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, conversational methods and focuses on day-to-day coping skills. Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of concerns. That background includes work with first responders and people affected by domestic violence and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her listed location is California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.