Tien Gerrodette , LMFT

Tien Gerrodette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse, and he maintains a special focus on drug and alcohol addiction and other forms of substance use concerns. Tien blends practical skills and compassionate support to help people manage symptoms and rebuild meaningful routines.

He approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be mobilized during change. That belief shapes a collaborative, strengths-based style that emphasizes skill-building, clearer thinking patterns, and step-by-step progress toward personal goals. Tien acknowledges that seeking change takes courage and offers steady guidance through the early steps of recovery and healing.

Clients can expect straightforward, respectful work that centers their priorities and capacity for growth. His practice reflects a commitment to helping individuals develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and address addictive behaviors with realistic, achievable plans.

Using CBT Online to Address Addiction and Emotional Health

Tien Gerrodette draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and is commonly used to reduce anxiety, manage depressive symptoms, and address patterns that contribute to addictive behavior.

In addition to core CBT techniques, Tien applies these principles to support people working on substance use and relapse prevention, helping them replace risky routines with healthier, goal-oriented habits. The work typically includes setting small, measurable goals and practicing new skills between sessions so progress builds over time.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Tien will collaborate with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions and prioritize the strategies most likely to produce meaningful change.

Online therapy with Tien is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change.