Tuyet Noriega , LMHC

Tuyet Noriega is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 12 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a variety of life challenges. She draws on a broad clinical background to address mood concerns, relationship struggles, trauma, and parenting difficulties while tailoring her approach to each person's needs.

Her primary areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, grief, coping with life changes, and parenting. She also works with a wide range of other difficulties and diagnoses, including attention concerns, bipolar mood symptoms, compassion fatigue, and issues related to attachment, abandonment, and family dynamics.

Noriega describes her therapeutic style as interactive and direct while remaining flexible and client-led. She is compassionate and encourages clearer boundaries and improved communication. Using an eclectic method, she draws from multiple modalities when appropriate to help clients build self-confidence and move toward the changes they seek in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach helps people explore their values, build self-understanding, and strengthen decision-making in relationships and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop healthier coping patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate techniques from different models to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.