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Ms. Tyana Tavakol Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

She / Her / Hers

Clinically Supervised

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General Office Hours

In Pacific Time

Mondayfrom 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesdayfrom 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Under Clinical Supervision

Ms. Tyana Tavakol, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 134156 is practicing under the supervision of Cayla Minaiy (California, LMFT, 131244) at Beverly Hills Therapy Group.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

If you are someone who has lived in the grips of anxiety and irritability for as long as they can remember, and has lived life scared to show that part of them to a world that’s only seen their successes, this is the chance to take the step and break the grip. Reach out and schedule a free 15 minute consultation. Start having a place in your life where for once, you can have space for your struggles somewhere outside of your own mind; you do not have to do this alone anymore. I'll work with you to integrate practices into your life connecting the mind and body to assist with emotional regulation, improving self-compassion, and fostering increased self-insight. I am also big on helping people learn to communicate their needs and boundaries and collaborate to find the gaps in your current skillsets around that so you can start to feel in control of the relationships and situations in your life.

What is your style/approach to therapy?

The way we'll work together is based on my last few years of working with childhood trauma survivors, trauma-focused coursework, and my training in the Trauma Resiliency Model. In our sessions, you set the pace; you never need to go further than you're comfortable. We start with coping skills to help you feel more in control of your emotions and increase your connection to your body. As we begin to explore how your childhood patterns are showing up disruptively in your life today, we're frequently checking in with your body and emotions to know when we're pushing you too far or we're in a good place. Over time, what used to feel so big and scary to talk about and lean into starts feeling lighter and softer. As the feeling of crisis from the trauma symptoms fades, we also begin to integrate more time around how to communicate your needs and not let the feelings of guilt stop us from standing up for ourselves. We will work collaboratively; I will gently challenge you, be by your side, and hold a space of compassion for your life until now and hope for the life you have coming.

What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?

The hands we're dealt as children can be rough; I completely understand thinking, what was the point of all of this suffering? When we're adults and we get more choice in our surroundings and learning opportunities, that's when we get to decide what to make of this suffering. As a child of parents who escaped Iran during the 1979 revolution, I grew up surrounded by intergenerational trauma and people who never got the mental health resources to know what a child needed to thrive. I had years where I felt broken and didn't know what was wrong with me. Through my own therapy, I started to see my trauma as not something to get rid of, but something to embrace. The healthy relationships and habits that shape my life today are things I never could have dreamed of back when life was darker. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than seeing others, through patience and perseverance in therapy, find their own strength and self-love. Let's join forces to start building the life you want.

Identity

Gender

Woman, Cisgender

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern/North African

Sexuality

Heterosexual

Group Identities

BIPOC

Other Identities

Living with Depression, Living with Anxiety, Living with a mental health issue, Millennial, Immigrant / 1st Generation American

Specialties

Anxiety

Work Stress

Relationship Issues

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

General Expertise

Anxiety

Work Stress

Self-Esteem

Attachment issues

Communication issues

Family issues

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Stress

Fees

Family Therapy$150
Marriage & Couples Counseling$150
Individual Therapy$130

Types of Therapy

Family Therapy

Marriage & Couples Counseling

Individual Therapy

Clientele

Young Adults (18-24)

Adults (25-65)

Adolescents (13-17)

Treatment Approaches / Modalities

Mindfulness Practices

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Somatic Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic Therapy

Training / Certifications

Trauma Resiliency Model Level 1 Training

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm

Education

Pepperdine University, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2022

Work History

My specialties were developed before my official experience. As a first generation American / child of immigrants, I grew up learning how to navigate intergenerational and childhood trauma along with the anxiety and depression that can come with that. Through my own therapy, I learned the importance of connecting how the impacts on our childhood are showing up in our adult lives today, along with having the coping skills to deal with the day to day anxieties and depression that can arise. I began my official work as a therapist at a community mental health site where I got the opportunity to bring these skills and insights to clients of all ages and backgrounds and honed in on trauma and working with the BIPOC community as my passions. Currently I work at Beverly Hills Therapy Group where I bring my experience in my own life, knowledge from my two years of education at Pepperdine University getting my masters in Clinical Psychology, skills from the community mental health site, and trainings I've completed along the way (Complex Trauma Certification, Trauma Resiliency Model training) to help people step into an authentic and fulfilled version of themselves.

Online Therapy

Office at 9014 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA

Frequently Asked Questions About Tyana Tavakol, AMFT

It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Tyana Tavakol, AMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.

Is Tyana Tavakol accepting new clients?

Yes, Tyana Tavakol is accepting new clients for online therapy in and in-person appointments at 9014 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211.

Does Tyana Tavakol accept insurance?

No, Tyana Tavakol does not accept insurance.

What types of therapy does Tyana Tavakol offer?

Tyana Tavakol offers therapy for couples, families and individuals.

Does Tyana Tavakol offer in-person appointments?

Yes, Tyana Tavakol offers in-person appointments at 9014 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211.

Does Tyana Tavakol offer online therapy?

Yes, Tyana Tavakol offers online therapy via video sessions to people in California.

How quickly can I see Tyana Tavakol?

Tyana Tavakol typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.

What languages does Tyana Tavakol speak?

Tyana Tavakol conducts therapy sessions in English.

Can I book an appointment with Tyana Tavakol online?

Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Tyana Tavakol online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.