Christina Tyhurst, LCSW

Christina Tyhurst is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with ten years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also helps caregivers manage caregiver stress and supports those navigating life and career transitions.

Christina began her career working with children with autism in school and home settings. She used positive reinforcement and behavior-focused strategies to teach daily living skills, school readiness, and reduce challenging behaviors. That hands-on work included supervising teams, training staff, and coaching parents.

After completing a Master of Social Work at the University of Southern California, Christina expanded into school counseling and partial hospitalization services, supporting families of children who struggled in school. Over time she moved her focus toward adults and relationships while keeping behavior tools in her toolkit.

In her adult practice she uses Attachment-Based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to address communication, boundaries, emotion regulation, and patterns that repeat across relationships. Sessions often involve learning practical skills like assertiveness and anger management, and talking through how past relationships shape current behavior.

Christina emphasizes the fit between therapist and client. She invites people to try a few therapists if needed and aims to build a collaborative working relationship. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How attachment, CBT, and narrative work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. It helps people understand why they feel distant or anxious with others and practices new ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and learning skills to manage stress and anger.

Narrative Therapy examines the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. Changing the story can open new choices for relationships, parenting, and work pathways.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina treats this as a collaborative process and will help you test which methods fit your goals and preferences. She uses the therapeutic relationship to adapt strategies and build skills that match your needs.

Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving routines, or busy schedules. Others appreciate shorter check-ins when time is tight or choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Discuss practical arrangements during scheduling to find what works for you.