Therapist profile
Tien Gerrodette, LMFT
California
California LMFT - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 47043
- NPI1568289023
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT methods
- Anger management
- Substance concerns
About Tien
Tien Gerrodette is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can use between appointments.
Tien treats anger as one of several linked concerns rather than an isolated problem. He helps people notice patterns that lead to snapping at others, build new ways to respond under pressure, and reduce the build-up of resentment. He also supports those managing drug and alcohol addiction alongside mood or anxiety issues.
His approach is straightforward and skills-based. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors in daily life. That work is paired with clear, achievable steps so clients can see progress week to week.
Tien believes clients bring real strengths to therapy. He talks through what already works, then builds on those habits while introducing new tools. Sessions are described in simple terms and focus on usable strategies rather than long explanations.
People who choose him should expect a practical, collaborative process. Together they identify targets for change, practice alternative responses, and track how those choices affect stress and relationships. If you want to manage anger with concrete skills and steady guidance, he can help map the first steps.
How sessions work
How CBT-based work translates to online sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying common thought patterns that increase anger or anxiety, testing those thoughts with real-life experiments, and trying different behaviors to see what helps. That approach suits problems like stress, panic, low mood, and addiction-related urges.When addressing addictions and anger, CBT breaks larger goals into smaller steps. For addiction this can mean spotting high-risk situations and planning specific coping moves. For anger it can mean learning short strategies to pause, reframe a triggering thought, and choose a calmer response. These are taught in-session and practiced between meetings so changes show up in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which CBT techniques fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves rather than being fixed from the start.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family demands, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between sessions and focus on practical skills that transfer into everyday situations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, including drug and alcohol addiction.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-focused work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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