Hi there, I’m Tyana, a complex PTSD therapist in California!
I’m a neurodivergent, Iranian-American child of immigrants who career changed from the corporate world to therapy. I provide online trauma informed therapy in California for adults that supports mind body healing, bringing my lived experience and deep understanding of psychology to the work we do together.
I’m passionate about working with complex PTSD therapy and anxiety, including intergenerational trauma and identity work in children of immigrants, because I’ve been there too. And from what I’ve seen with myself, and my clients, life can get better with good therapy. You can stand up to authority, disagree with people, have more peace in your life, all the things that feel out of reach when your life has been more familiar with chaos and lack of safety.
Our work will be a team effort—collaborative, real, and focused on growth. I’ll be your cheerleader and your challenger, walking alongside you every step of the way. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll create a plan that’s all about you, your story, and your goals. Let’s get you where you want to be.
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B.A. in Communication Studies - University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. in Clinical Psychology - Pepperdine University
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License of Marriage and Family Therapy #152028 in California
This license allows me to work with individuals (children, teenagers, adults), couples, and families throughout California.
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Community mental health working with adults, the transitional housing population, and children with extensive psychodynamic therapy training for working with therapy for childhood trauma and anxiety
Group private practice bringing mind body healing and complex PTSD healing to couples, families, adults, and teenagers
Residential treatment center for adolescents in crisis. Included coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams (psychiatrists, nurses, eating disorder specialists, etc.) to provide trauma informed therapy.
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Trauma Resiliency Model for childhood trauma resurfacing in adulthood by Trauma Resource Institute
Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma for Complex PTSD healing with Janina Fisher, PhD, by PESI
Understanding Neurodivergence: Treating Neurodivergent Adults - Violet
Gottman Method Couples Therapy with Julie Gottman, PhD, & John Gottman, PhD, by The Gottman Institute, Inc.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia by CBT-Iweb
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Psychodynamic Therapy - Looking how the past impacts the present
Inner Child / Parts Work - Exploring your survival responses
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Coping skills for anxiety
Mindfulness - Bringing you to the present
Trauma Resiliency Model - Nervous system regulation and trauma processing
Humanistic Therapy - Emphasizing authenticity and the therapeutic relationship
Professional Background
In the press…
I’ve been featured as a mental health expert for various publications and companies. Here are some examples:
The Healing and C-PTSD Chronicles | What School Doesn’t Teach You About Navigating Adult Friendship
The Wellness Society | What Are the Signs of C-PTSD
Headway | Childhood Trauma in Adults: Recognize and Heal the Hidden Wounds
Balance by Nature | Navigating a Bi-Racial Relationship
Why the Practice Name is Uncovering You
There is nothing more rewarding than working with you to explore your true self and potential.
This journey of self-discovery often involves peeling back the layers life has covered you with. This means societal and family expectations and messaging, past experiences, ingrained survival responses, and personal insecurities and stress that have been covering you. As we dig, we start to find the amazing, authentic you underneath. It’s a process that takes introspection, courage, and hard honesty with yourself and me as your therapist, as you confront both your strengths and weaknesses.
By uncovering more of your true self, you unlock greater self-awareness, more meaningful and deep relationships, and a life aligned with your genuine values.
How to Assess if We’re a Good Fit
Here are some objective and subjective checks you can do to see if working with me may be a good fit for you!
Objective - Basics of who I can work with
You live in California
You want to do online therapy
You’re an adult (18 y.o. and older) seeking therapy
Subjective - Practicing your own inner knowing of what works for you
You relate with either my background and/or feel curious/some excitement when you see how I provide complex PTSD therapy
You get a good feeling when seeing my pictures or the vibe of my website
You feel motivated and ready for someone who challenges you to break out of your old patterns and to embrace trauma healing to reduce stress levels and improve your sense of fulfillment
Ready to step into the next chapter of your healing journey?
Life will move forward with each step you take, no matter where those steps lead.
If you're ready to take that first step, I’d love to help. Schedule a free consultation today, and let’s explore how we can work together to support your goals.