Profile / United States
Tina Paxton, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Skills focused sessions
- Works with grief
About Tina
Tina Paxton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and life changes. Tina also works with issues such as abandonment, caregiver strain, addiction concerns, and communication or commitment problems.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to what a person wants to change and breaks bigger problems into clear steps. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different reactions, or building small routines that reduce overwhelm.
Tina uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered work. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, not just talk during them. She emphasizes habits and actions that fit everyday life.
People who come to her can expect short-term strategies alongside work on longer-term patterns. She helps with emotion regulation, coping skills, and improving communication. Tina pays attention to practical barriers so plans are realistic for each person’s schedule.
Her background includes many years in clinical settings where she supported adults facing complex stressors. Tina guides steps to reduce immediate distress while also looking at patterns that keep problems repeating. She asks clear questions, sets reachable goals, and tracks progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test more helpful ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and brief homework to try between meetings, which can be easy to review in online sessions.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps even when strong emotions are present. ACT can help when someone wants to stop struggling with feelings and start moving toward what matters to them.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tina discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as needed. The plan can change over time based on what is working and what isn’t.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into a workday, keeping appointments that would be harder to travel to, or having shorter check-ins when time is limited. A therapist can also suggest how to use techniques between sessions so work continues in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tina address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, addiction concerns, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills oriented. She breaks issues into steps, teaches techniques to try between sessions, and checks progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes supporting adults with complex stressors and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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