Tyler Jansen (He/Him)

Self-esteem can be an especially isolating condition. People who struggle with self-esteem often do not even believe they are worth the effort to change their situation. But that simply isn't so. You are worth the effort, you are worthy of love and respect, and I want to help you look past the messaging you may have received your whole life, and realize what amazing potential you have. In my experience, those with low self-esteem are often the people I am most amazed by.

Sexual addiction, most commonly pornography addiction, is one of the most common addictions I encounter, and yet because it so often has shame associated with it, nobody talks about it and everyone seems to feel alone in their struggle. I've worked with many people who have overcome their addictions and made meaningful changes in their lives. Whether it is causing relationship problems, is related to spirituality, or anything else, let's make the changes that will lead to a happier you.

The transition to adulthood is not easy, and often comes with its own challenges. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, overwhelmed by homework, stressed about college, have an unhealthy home life, or just need to talk, I find that adolescents and young adults are a population I work very well with. As you make that transition to adulthood and grow into who you'll be for the rest of your life, let's ensure those first steps are on a good foundation and set you up for success.

Mindfulness is one of those words that means different things to different people, and not all of them good. With me, this is simply a matter of being aware of your thoughts, emotions, and environment, and using that awareness to inform what steps you take. I've found the practice of mindfulness to be an incredible help in my ability to savor and enjoy the good things in life, and it also allows for the healthy exploration of those less-than-pleasant experiences too.

I especially gravitate toward EFT because I've seen such impressive results from this model. While I also focus on the cognitive aspects of situations, I find that some thoughts or beliefs are logic-proof and even pointing out the flaws in some ways of thinking does not always change how we actually feel. Instead, I find that approaching things at an emotional level is sometimes the fastest, healthiest way to start feeling better.

CBT tends to be more focused on thoughts than feelings, and often that is a good place to start. In many ways, what we think about the world influences how we feel about it, so by exploring (and often challenging) our thoughts, we can influence how we feel. Often our thoughts are so automatic that we don't even realize the assumptions we operate under. Part of what I do is help to identify those assumptions so we can consider whether they are worth retaining, or whether they should be rejected.