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Tandrea Thysell

Direct, compassionate support for real-life challenges

LMFT California

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Tandrea

Tandrea Thysell is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, and anger management.

Background and approach

She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness work, multicultural concerns, panic disorder and panic attacks, sexuality, women's issues, and workplace challenges. Tandrea emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each client's situation.

She describes her therapeutic style as open, honest, and straightforward, bringing a direct approach to sessions while working to build a close, trust-based therapeutic relationship. Tandrea believes authentic connection between client and therapist is the foundation for progress and aims to create a space where clients feel understood and supported as they pursue a more fulfilling life.

Her practice draws on evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing principles to guide collaborative work toward specific goals.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client's experience guides the pace and topics of sessions; this helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and make personal discoveries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and works through practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address patterns that maintain problems. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find their own reasons to make meaningful changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tandrea works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment aligns with what the client finds most helpful and workable.

Online therapy formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and different ways to engage between work and family responsibilities. These options make it easier to access consistent support without traveling, and they allow clients to select the communication style that fits their comfort and lifestyle while working toward concrete goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tandrea commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, and anger issues, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic approach and style like?
Her style is open, honest, and direct; she tailors treatment to each person and uses client-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing tools to guide work toward practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California, credential number CA LMFT 157207, and practices from California.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling options.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger management

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English