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Tina Paxton

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Tina

Tina Paxton is a California-licensed LCSW with 12 years of clinical experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and major life adjustments.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness strategies, to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build practical skills for managing difficult emotions. Her work emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life, combining a client-centered stance with structured interventions when helpful.

Tina aims to create collaborative sessions that balance goal-focused skill building with attention to personal values and strengths. She also supports clients facing challenges such as caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, substance-related concerns, and communication or commitment issues.

Whether someone is coping with loss, navigating change, or seeking better day-to-day coping, Tina focuses on realistic, actionable steps and compassionate problem-solving. She encourages those who are ready to begin therapy to take the initial step, acknowledging that starting care can require courage and commitment.

Online Approaches That Combine Skills and Personal Values

CBT focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult emotions, which can help during life transitions and grief. Client-centered therapy centers on empathic listening and unconditional regard to support clients as they explore their own goals and strengths.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine what fits a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend structured CBT tools with ACT values work and a client-centered stance, adapting over time as priorities evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
Tina works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, and also offers support for issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family problems, and substance-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-oriented therapies to help clients develop skills and clarify values.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed social worker with 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California under CA LCSW 69210.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted and she provides services in English for those who live outside California.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English