Therapy with Tyler 

Therapist | Former Good Girl | Real AF

Tired of feeling so alone?

I’ve been there

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I didn’t grow up with therapy.
As a Black girl, I was taught to be strong, stay quiet, and hold it all in.

But everything changed when I sat across from a therapist who could hold all of me — my silence, my questions, my anger, and grief. I finally felt seen. And that moment cracked something open.

I stopped performing. I started healing.

Therapy with Tyler was built from that.
A space where you don’t have to hold it all alone.
Where being “too much” is never a problem.
Where your pain is safe — and transformation is possible.

Meet Tyler

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

Get to know me!

THE VIBE CHECK

I’ve been told I’m like home or a friend. That my authenticity helps people feel safe. I’m nurturing, but will call out patterns that keep you stuck!

Therapy with me feels like:

Why I do this work:

Because I know what it’s like to seem strong on the outside and secretly wonder if anyone will ever truly get you. Therapy changed my life. This is me passing it on.

You don’t have to be likable to be lovable. Your anger is important. And your sadness isn’t too much. You get to take up space here. Fully.

What I believe:

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I’m a sister, an aunt, a daughter, and a friend. I’m in my reality tv era. I love hot yoga (brutal, I know!), I use a lot of exclamation points, and I’m always reading.

Who I am outside of therapy:

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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“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.”

COME AS YOU ARE

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Let’s stop the cycle, together.

You don’t have to keep repeating what hurt you.
If you’re ready to feel something different — safer, softer, more real — therapy is a place to start. We’ll move at your pace, in a space where all parts of you are welcome. No pressure. No perfection. Just honesty, care, and room to grow.