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Online therapist

Tyler Cole

Calm, practical support for families

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Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Colorado, California, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tyler

Tyler Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with related challenges. He brings 10 years of experience and a calm, practical style to sessions. Tyler uses plain language and straightforward tools so parents can try ideas between meetings.

He keeps the work goal-focused and uses real-life steps rather than long theory talks. Tyler draws on approaches that help with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship and family struggles, and parenting worries.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues like attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics. His practice includes support for people coping with trauma, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and identity topics including LGBT concerns. In sessions he listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals.

He uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR for trauma work, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies. That allows him to combine longer-term trauma work with practical steps parents can use right away. Tyler works with adults and adolescents and practices in Washington.

He communicates in English and holds the credentials LPC and LMHC. The license details include CO LPC 0013943 and FL LMHC MH26243, and he draws on a decade of clinical experience to guide families toward usable change.

Therapeutic tools that work online for families

Tyler often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR in his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can help with stress, parenting choices, and anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related memories and distress; in practice it helps reduce the emotional charge of past events so daily life becomes easier.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tyler will talk with each person or caregiver about goals, safety, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to use ACT skills, EMDR for deeper trauma work, or motivational and solution-focused steps to move forward in concrete ways.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents. Video calls let families meet face to face from home, phone sessions work when video is difficult, and live chat or text messaging allows short, timely check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into hectic schedules while keeping focus on practical changes and family priorities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tyler address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT issues, relationships, family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career, depression, and ADHD. He also focuses on abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and related family topics.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Tyler uses a down-to-earth, goal-focused approach that emphasizes practical steps and short-term tools alongside deeper work. He listens carefully and helps set clear, achievable goals for home and family life.
What is his background and experience?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults and has focused on family and parenting topics among other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details include CO LPC 0013943 and FL LMHC MH26243, and he practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy families.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Colorado, California, Washington, Florida, Oregon
Languages
English

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