- Attachment based work
- Depth psychotherapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Thomas
Thomas Lyon is a California LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life challenges people bring to therapy.
Thomas uses depth-oriented psychotherapy to help people notice and name the parts of themselves that feel neglected, hurt, or shut down. Sessions focus on listening closely to feelings, thoughts, bodily signals, and patterns that repeat in relationships. He aims to help clients better recognize what is happening inside so they can make clearer choices in daily life.
His approach draws on attachment-based ideas and psychodynamic thinking alongside client-centered listening and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to explore how early experiences, current stresses, and inner beliefs affect mood, intimacy, and behavior. Sessions include talking, reflective exercises, and gentle invitations to try new ways of relating to oneself.
Thomas often works with issues tied to family of origin, commitment and communication problems, abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and parenting concerns. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, addictions, compassion fatigue, and career or life transitions.
In the first sessions he listens to the story you bring and helps shape a plan that fits your goals. He will be direct when needed and will also slow the pace when the material feels intense. That balance is intended to make steady progress while keeping the work manageable.
How his approaches adapt to remote therapy
Thomas draws from attachment-based work and psychodynamic ideas to track patterns in relationships and inner experience. Attachment-based work focuses on how past and present relationships shape feelings of safety and closeness, and it can help when social anxiety or fear of rejection affects day-to-day interactions. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring feelings and memories that influence current choices, which can help with long-standing mood or intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Thomas treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will discuss which way of working fits your needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts pace and focus together with clients so sessions feel manageable and purposeful.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you need a quieter check-in or a shorter slot during a work break, online sessions can make that easier. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know whether video or phone options are offered, and plan sessions around what works best for your schedule.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, and related challenges listed on his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses depth psychotherapy with a focus on listening to feelings, thoughts, and bodily signals. The work combines reflective talk with explorations of recurring patterns in relationships.
How much experience does he have?
Thomas has 23 years of clinical experience providing therapy in California.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.