Tim Crosby , LMFT

Tim Crosby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than 10 years of experience. He has completed training in a range of evidence-based therapy methods and applies those tools to help people manage depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and anger. He has particular experience using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support those who have experienced trauma.

Tim emphasizes client autonomy and approaches each person with respect, helping them build the skills and insight needed to meet life’s challenges. His clinical work draws on cognitive-behavioral, narrative, solution-focused, and psychodynamic techniques, combined as appropriate to the needs of each individual or family. He also offers Christian, biblically-rooted counseling for people who prefer therapy informed by that perspective, addressing sensitive topics such as sexuality, pornography, ministry burnout, marital problems, and perfectionism without judgment.

Tim aims to equip clients with practical strategies and personal understanding so they can reach their goals and rely less on therapy over time. His practice also addresses concerns around body image, intimacy, grief, addictions, and career stress, matching interventions to each person’s priorities and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tim Crosby

Tim frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also employs Trauma-Focused Therapy when addressing the effects of past traumatic experiences, combining careful pacing with techniques that help reduce trauma-related symptoms and restore a sense of safety and functioning. In addition, Tim integrates Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set clear goals and build on their strengths for rapid, forward-looking progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tim works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Tim is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or travel, and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while still allowing therapists to use structured, evidence-informed interventions effectively.