Therapy with Tyler 

Psychodynamic Therapist | Former Perfectionist | Real AF

I learned early on that life would be easier if I could be someone else. Strong, quiet, likable. But here’s the raw truth: hiding behind a mask only deepens the disconnect. It keeps you surviving instead of really living.

Everything shifted when I sat across from a therapist who could hold all of me — my silence, my questions, my grief, and even my anger. He was patient. He didn’t rush me. He saw me fully — not as an “angry Black girl,” but as a whole, complicated, worthy human. That moment cracked something open.

I stopped performing. I started feeling. I realized I didn’t have to fight myself anymore.

That’s the heart of the work we’ll do at Therapy with Tyler. Not changing who you are, but peeling back the layers that kept you from knowing yourself. Because when anxiety, perfectionism, or the weight of old wounds whisper that you’re not enough, the healing isn’t in becoming someone else. It’s in coming home to yourself. Messy, soulful, human — and enough.

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Meet Tyler

Sometimes you just need to hear a voice to get the vibe

Get to know me!

My Background

  • I'm a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate #99107) in the state of Texas, under the supervision of Dr. Jaime Telfeyan, PhD, LPC-S.

    I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where I focused on psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches. I completed over 700 hours of direct clinical experience working with young adults navigating anxiety, attachment wounds, identity exploration, and complex trauma.

    Before that, I graduated summa cum laude (4.0) with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kennesaw State University.

    In addition to my graduate work, I’ve received training in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), Motivational Interviewing, and crisis intervention, including certifications in Psychological First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

  • I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee, where I trained in psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches. As part of my clinical work, I provided over 700 hours of therapy within a university counseling setting, working primarily with college students and young adults.

    Many of my clients were navigating academic stress, identity exploration, people-pleasing patterns, and the emotional fallout of growing up in emotionally unsafe environments. I also led therapy groups focused on disability identity, healthy relationships, and self-advocacy for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    This work deepened my belief that therapy isn’t just about coping — it’s about creating the emotional safety we never got. I continue to support clients who feel unseen, unheard, or unworthy of rest and softness.

  • My experience includes:

    • Anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm

    • Depression, disconnection, and feeling numb or stuck

    • People-pleasing, perfectionism, and burnout

    • Low self-esteem and harsh inner criticism

    • Shame related to ADHD, identity, or emotional needs

    • Recovery from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse

    • Complex family dynamics, childhood trauma, and parent wounds

    • Grief, abandonment, and enmeshment

    • Suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or chronic hopelessness

    • Body image struggles and disordered eating patterns

    • Relationship anxiety, attachment wounds, and intimacy issues

    • Identity loss after growing up in emotionally unsafe homes

    • Religious or spiritual trauma

    • Stress related to academics, career pressure, or being first-gen

    • Support for LGBTQ+ teens exploring identity and emotional safety

    • Therapy for neurodivergent clients (including ADHD and autism)

    • Support for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities

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Black therapist in Texas offering a warm, compassionate approach. Psychodynamic therapy in person in San Marcos, Texas and Virtual across Texas.

“You don’t have to be good at therapy to be worthy of healing. You just have to be willing to be real—with me, and eventually, with yourself.”

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This is a 10-15 minute phone call where we’ll talk about what you’re looking for, what I offer, and whether it feels aligned to move forward. No pressure, no commitment — just a space to connect.