Tim Crosby , LMFT

Tim Crosby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than ten years of experience as a psychotherapist. He has trained in a range of evidence-based therapies and applies that training to help people manage depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He has specific experience using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy to support those recovering from traumatic events.

Tim emphasizes client autonomy, approaching each person with respect and practical tools to meet life’s challenges. His style is adaptable - he combines cognitive-behavioral methods with narrative, solution-focused, and psychodynamic elements based on the needs of the individual or family. For clients who request it, he also offers Christian, biblically-rooted counseling and addresses topics some find difficult to discuss, including sexuality, pornography, ministry burnout, marital strain, and the pressure to be perfect. His goal is to equip people with skills and insight so they can reach their own conclusions and move toward sustained change. Tim holds the credential Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is licensed in California (CA LMFT 53330).

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tim Crosby

Tim Crosby uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also employs Solution-Focused Therapy to help people clarify goals and build small, attainable steps toward change when clients want forward-moving, goal-oriented work. For those affected by traumatic events, he incorporates Trauma-Focused approaches that concentrate on processing traumatic memories and reducing their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow licensed professionals to offer continuity of care across different settings. These modalities increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, and can expand access to consistent support when in-person visits are not practical.