Taryn Crockerham, LMFT
Experience-focused, narrative-informed therapy
Details
| Name | Taryn Crockerham |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Taryn
Taryn Crockerham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings 17 years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate.
She aims to make the first step into therapy feel possible for people who are nervous or unsure. Taryn creates a calm space where clients can speak openly about what they are facing.
Background and approach
She listens without judgment and helps people sort through thoughts and feelings. Sessions typically focus on practical steps and clearer thinking alongside exploring personal stories that matter. She uses narrative approaches to help clients separate themselves from painful problems and to rewrite unhelpful stories about who they are.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to try small changes that reduce distress. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on what each person needs in the moment. Taryn also draws on dialectical behavior techniques and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the client's goals.
These tools help with emotion regulation, managing urges, and building motivation for change. She adapts methods to match each person's pace and comfort level. Her work includes attention to cultural background, immigration stress, aging concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, non-monogamous relationship dynamics, postpartum struggles, and experiences of prejudice.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted online through video, phone, chat, or text-based messaging.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Taryn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Taryn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Taryn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Taryn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Taryn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Taryn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Taryn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Taryn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Taryn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work translates to online therapy
Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems they face and tell different stories about their lives. This approach is helpful for people who feel stuck in a pattern and want to see their situation with new perspective.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It often includes simple experiments and homework to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead so the work matches each person's goals and pace.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets people read facial cues during deep conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler to schedule. Live chat or text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, practical prompts, and continued support between longer sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Taryn focus on?
Taryn works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She also supports issues like postpartum depression, OCD patterns, aging and immigration stress, multicultural concerns, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps sessions direct and compassionate, combining narrative listening with practical techniques. Conversations aim to clarify problems, test small changes, and rewrite unhelpful stories about the self.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience in mental health settings. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common problems like anxiety, depression, and relationship stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California. Her practice operates from California and follows that state's professional standards.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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