Tandrea Thysell, LMFT
Straightforward, respectful therapy for life stressors
About Tandrea
Tandrea Thysell is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and relationship or family conflicts.
Background and approach
Tandrea aims to make the first step easier by offering straightforward, respectful support for people ready to change. She uses a direct, open communication style in sessions.
Conversations are practical and focused on what matters most to each person. Plans are tailored to individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Tandrea draws on client-centered work to build a strong, honest connection. That relationship becomes the foundation for addressing patterns and making changes.
She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are part of her toolkit when people want to find direction and small, achievable steps.
These methods are used to help with cravings, motivation for change, and improving day-to-day coping. She identifies as an African-American Christian woman (non-denominational) and shares that information so prospective clients can consider fit.
Tandrea emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in all conversations. If a direct and honest approach feels right, she aims to support people toward clearer communication and better emotional balance.
How Tandrea’s Approaches Work Online
Tandrea combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs emotional support and clearer communication. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, anger, or addictive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. Tandrea will collaborate with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, see what helps, and adjust the plan rather than sticking to one fixed approach.
Online work includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper discussion. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to share thoughts without being on camera. These options give flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, and daily life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English