- Christian perspective available
- CBT and DBT approaches
- Focus on parenting and family
About Tim
Tim Crosby is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of experience. He frames therapy around client autonomy and practical change. He offers faith-informed counseling to clients who request a Christian perspective and aims to create a nonjudgmental space for sensitive topics.
He commonly helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger. He also addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, career questions, and body image. His work often blends short-term problem solving with deeper reflection so people can move forward.
Tim uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy depending on what a person needs. He tailors sessions to practical goals while encouraging people to use their own judgment and strengths.
For those who want it, he weaves Christian, biblically-rooted perspectives into counseling. He frames faith-based work around honesty and compassion, and addresses topics some find difficult to discuss like sexuality, pornography, ministry burnout, and perfection pressures.
His aim is to equip people with tools so therapy becomes less necessary over time. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How Tim’s Approaches Work Online
Tim often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on practical steps and homework that can be done between sessions.He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to support people who have experienced traumatic events, using structured techniques to process memories and reduce their ongoing impact. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities, offering concrete tools for managing intense feelings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or make scheduling across different days simpler. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused techniques for online use so clients still practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tim address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, career questions, and body image.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends practical problem solving with deeper reflection and centers client autonomy. Sessions are described as nonjudgmental and goal oriented.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of work as a psychotherapist in clinical settings and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.