Christina Tyhurst, LCSW

Christina Tyhurst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - based in California with a decade of clinical experience supporting clients across the lifespan. She holds an MSW, a Master of Social Work, and a PPSC, a credential for school counseling, and brings a background in applied behavior approaches and family-centered case management to her practice.

Her early work focused on supporting children with autism in school and home settings, using positive reinforcement and behavior modification to teach daily living skills, school readiness, and adaptive coping. She also supervised ABA programs, managed caseloads of families, provided parent and staff training, and coordinated program planning while maintaining strong rapport with children and caregivers.

Since 2017 Christina has concentrated her clinical work with adults, emphasizing relationship and life skills such as boundaries, mindfulness, anger management, assertiveness, and choosing healthier partners. She explores how attachment patterns and personal narratives shape emotional regulation, communication, and self-esteem. Christina integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to tailor care to each person’s goals and strengths.

She views the therapeutic relationship as an important fit and encourages prospective clients to find a therapist who feels right. Christina acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports each person in taking that first step toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christina draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses - this approach is useful for addressing attachment issues, relationship struggles, and family-of-origin concerns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Narrative Therapy is another tool she employs to help people reframe personal stories, reduce shame or guilt, and strengthen a sense of identity and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Christina collaborates with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure a supportive and person-centered process.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone can fit into busy schedules, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternative ways to communicate between appointments. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities, and allow Christina to tailor communication styles to what works best for each client.