Taryn Crockerham , LMFT

Taryn Crockerham is a California-licensed clinician with 17 years of clinical experience who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings an understanding of relational patterns and individual strengths to help clients clarify their goals and develop practical coping strategies.

Her approach blends warmth and structure, drawing on client-centered methods to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She also employs evidence-based tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful, tailoring techniques to each person’s needs rather than following a single formula.

Taryn has additional experience addressing aging and geriatric issues, immigration and multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive challenges, non-monogamous relationship dynamics, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, and young adult transitions. She aims to meet each client with curiosity and respect, helping them build skills and insight to manage symptoms and move toward healthier relationships and daily functioning.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Taryn works collaboratively to set achievable steps and supports clients as they pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Taryn commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their values, emotions, and goals at their own pace; it is especially helpful for building trust and self-awareness. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

She may also incorporate elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Taryn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences rather than assuming a single treatment will suit everyone.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access consistent support from home, work, or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and integrate therapeutic skills into daily life.